High frequency properties of composite membrane with in-plane aligned Sendust flake prepared by infiltration method

Composite membranes (with thickness around 100–200 μm) containing highly in-plane aligned Sendust flakes embedded in polyvinyl alcohol matrix were prepared with a novel infiltration method. As compared with tape-casting method, infiltration method results in enhanced magnetic permeability, which could be caused by better alignment and less porosity. Annealing process could modify the grain size, improve saturation magnetization and coercivity of Sendust flakes. Hence, the radio and quasi-microwave frequency permeability (between 10 MHz to 3 GHz) of composites membranes with annealed Sendust flakes could be enhanced significantly as compared with that of the as-prepared flakes. Infiltration method is especially suitable for composites with high concentration of flaky fillers. The composite membranes prepared have potential applications, including electromagnetic shielding, noise reduction and wave absorption.