Synergistic Microstructure-driven Polarization and Conductive Loss in 3D Chrysanthemum-like MoC@NiCo LDH Composite for Ultra-high Microwave Absorption Performance

The development of efficient electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorbing materials relies on rational microstructures and loss mechanisms. This study innovatively proposes a design strategy based on micronano structural regulation─heterogeneous interface construction─synergistic loss optimization and fabricates a MoC@NiCo layered double hydroxide (LDH) composite material with a 3D chrysanthemum-like morphology. The petal-like microstructure enhances the multiple reflection and scattering effects of the incident EMWs, while heterogeneous interfaces further stimulate interface polarization. Meanwhile, density functional theory (DFT) guides the regulation of polarization and conduction loss synergy for efficient EMW energy attenuation. Experimental results show that the composite material, with a thickness of only 2.4 mm, has a minimum reflection loss (RLmin) of −57.9 dB, and an maximum effective absorption bandwidth (EABmax) covering 5.4 GHz, encompassing the entire C, X, and Ku frequency bands. Radar cross-sectional (RCS) testing further verifies the potential of the material to effectively attenuate EMWs in practical applications. This study provides theoretical basis and method guidance for the efficient design of absorbing materials through the synergistic regulation of polarization loss and conductivity loss and lays a theoretical foundation for the further design of EMW absorbing materials that meet more stringent practical application requirements.