Recent advancements in electromagnetic interference shielding of polymer and mxene nanocomposites

Abstract

MXene (M-X) and MX@conducting polymeric hybrid nanocomposites inherent conductivity, tunability, flexibility, and miniature thickness present them usable for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding applications. The escalating electromagnetic deterioration experienced from electronic gadgets distorts other nearby sensitive electronically affiliated gadgets while adversely affecting human health. Hence, fabrication of M-X@conducting polymeric hybrid nanocomposites especially MX@polyaniline (PAN), MX@polypyrrole (PPy), and M-X@poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT: PSS) nanocomposites for EMI shielding have become very imperative. Therefore, this paper elucidates recently emerging trends in fabrication, characterization, and properties of M-X@CP, as well as non-CP hybrid nanocomposites for EMI shielding applications. Herein, a comparative elucidation of the electrical, magnetic, and other properties of non-CP@M-X and CP@M-X nanocomposites are presented. Additionally, a comparative elucidation of the EMI shielding properties of non-CP@M-X and CP@M-X nanocomposites is additionally elaborated. Furthermore, insight into choice of M-X nanofillers in comparison with carbon nanofillers as well as other nanoparticles for EMI shielding is elucidated.

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KEYWORDS:

• Electromagnetic interference (EMI)
• conducting polymeric nanocomposites
• PANI
• PPy
• PEDOT
• PSS

Acknowledgments

Engr. Dr. Christopher Igwe Idumah of the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Polymer Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, is acknowledged for remaining undaunted in face of challenges, especially the paucity of funding.

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Christopher Igwe Idumah

Engr. Dr. Christopher Igwe Idumah, MPIN., MIPE., COREN., obtained a first class Ph.D in Polymer Engineering, and award of best Ph.D., from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He obtained a M.Sc from The Manchester Univerisity England, United Kingdom. He obtained his B.Eng. from FUTO, Nigeria. He was trained in SITP 1 by SPDC Nigeria by Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. He is presently a Lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.