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Performance of microstrip patch antenna on a reinforced carbon fiber composite ground plane

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Performance of microstrip patch antenna on a reinforced carbon fiber composite ground plane

Mehdipour, Aidin, Sebak, Abdel-Razik, Trueman, Christopher W., Rosca, Iosif D. and Hoa, Suong V. (2011) Performance of microstrip patch antenna on a reinforced carbon fiber composite ground plane. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 53 (6). pp. 1328-1331. ISSN 08952477

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mop.25976

Abstract

Using mass-produced multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) from different providers, we have fabricated nanocomposites with high and nearly constant shielding effectiveness (SE) over a wide frequency range up to 26.5 GHz. The MWCNT weight fraction and sample thickness were lower than 10% and 2 mm, respectively. The fabrication process and percolation curves are described. A high dc conductivity of 239.1 S/m was achieved at an MWCNT loading of only 8% by weight. The effect of aspect ratio on shielding performance is addressed. By comparing the measured SE of the composite with predictions from a model of the measurement setup using Microwave Studio, the effective conductivity of the nanocomposite was determined. Since the thickness is very important for shielding analysis, the SE/unit thickness diagram was calculated by using the effective parameters of samples. The results were verified experimentally by measuring the SE of samples with different thicknesses.

Divisions:Concordia University > Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science > Electrical and Computer Engineering
Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Authors:Mehdipour, Aidin and Sebak, Abdel-Razik and Trueman, Christopher W. and Rosca, Iosif D. and Hoa, Suong V.
Journal or Publication:Microwave and Optical Technology Letters
Date:2011
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):10.1002/mop.25976
ID Code:974494
Deposited By: ANDREA MURRAY
Deposited On:31 Jul 2012 18:42
Last Modified:18 Jan 2018 17:38
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