Investigating the synergistic impedance match and attenuation effect of Co@C composite through adjusting the permittivity and permeability

Impedance matching and microwave attenuation play key roles in electromagnetic absorption. Moderate electromagnetic parameters will lead to matched impedance matching and attenuation ability. Using magnetic/dielectric composites is considered to be an efficient strategy for achieving excellent electromagnetic absorbing properties. The Co@C reported in this research not only resulted in improved impedance matching behavior, but also possessed strong microwave attenuation ability due to its polarizing and conducting features. As a result, the effective absorption frequency of the optimal absorber covers 4.2 GHz under a thin coating layer of 1.4 mm. The attenuation mechanism has also been discussed in depth in this study.