Magnetic-Electrospinning Synthesis of γ-Fe(2)O(3) Nanoparticle–Embedded Flexible Nanofibrous Films for Electromagnetic Shielding

The exploration of a new family of flexible and high-performance electromagnetic shielding materials is of great significance to the next generation of intelligent electronic products. In this paper, we report a simple magnetic-electrospinning (MES) method for the preparation of a magnetic flexible film, γ-Fe(2)O(3) nanoparticle-embedded polymeric nanofibers. By introducing the extra magnetic field force on γ-Fe(2)O(3) nanoparticles within composite fibers, the critical voltage for spinning has been reduced, along with decreased fiber diameters. The MES fibers showed increased strength for the magnetic field alignment of the micro magnets, and the attraction between them assisted the increase in fiber strength. The MES fibers show modifications of the magnetic properties and electrical conductivity, thus leading to better electromagnetic shielding performance.