Electrospinning fabrication of hollow C@TiO2/Fe3C nanofibers composites for excellent wave absorption at a low filling content.

[Display omitted] • Hollow structure enhances the wave absorption properties significantly. • The addition of TiO 2 and Fe 3 C improve the impedance matching characteristic. • Various loss mechanism like dielectric, magnetic, multiple reflection loss. • Strong absorption intensity and broad bandwidth at low mix ratio and thin thickness. In order to face the challenge of achieving high-efficiency and lightweight wave absorption materials, we prepared the poly-m-phenylene isophthalamide (PMIA)/TiO 2 /Fe 3 C (PTF) composites with hollow structure by coaxial electrospinning and carbonization process. PMIA as the carbon source provided a three-dimensional (3D) conductive network, using TiO 2 and Fe 3 C to improve the impedance matching, reinforce the hollow structure, and increase the absorption mechanism of composites. Significantly, the minimum reflection loss (RL min) value of optimal material is −58.1 dB at 14.88 GHz and the effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 6 GHz with the matching thickness of 2.3 mm, and the filling content is only 13 wt%. The excellent absorption property is maintained even after heating, immersing, and long-term use. This work provides the reference of hollow carbon nanofiber absorbers with excellent comprehensive properties and has more powerful practicability in a variety of environmental conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]