Exploring nitrogen doped mesoporous carbon spheres for superior microwave absorption

Mesoporous carbon materials hold significant promise for usage in microwave absorption due to their wide and unique advantages stemming from their mesoporous structure. This study synthesizes N-doped mesoporous carbon spheres (NMCs) by carbonizing mesoporous silica nanospheres (MSN). By controlling the annealing temperature, the resulting NMCs exhibit a significant increase in pore size. The exceptional microwave absorption capability of multifunctional carbon with a mesoporous structure result from its appropriate composition. The minimum reflection loss (RL) can reach −58.04 dB with a thickness of 3.3 mm, and the corresponding effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) reaches up to 8.19 GHz, outperforming the many previously documented microwave absorbing materials. The material's practical application potential was evaluated using computer simulation technology (CST), resulting in a simulated RCS value of 32.88 dBm 2 .The microwave absorption process of this material has been extensively studied and thoroughly described. Our study offers valuable guidance for developing and producing efficient microwave absorbers doped with nitrogen and possessing a unique mesoporous structure.