Synthesis and Characterization of Forsterite Incorporated HDPE Composites for Microwave Substrate Application

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 02 | Page : 109-120
    By

    Vishnu S Nair,

  • Muhammed Hunize C V,

  • Murali K P,

  1. M.Tech Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala, India
  2. Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala, India
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala, India

Abstract

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High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) combined with dispersed forsterite (Mg₂SiO₄) powder was utilized to fabricate polymer matrix composites (PMCs) aimed at high-frequency microwave substrate applications. Forsterite powders were synthesized using the mixed oxide method, and their phase purity was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The dispersion and morphology of the ceramic filler within the HDPE matrix were examined through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), ensuring a homogeneous distribution essential for optimal composite performance. The mechanical, thermal, and dielectric properties of the composite materials including density, coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), moisture absorption, and dielectric characteristics were evaluated across a range of filler fractions up to 35 vol% The sample containing 30 vol% forsterite powder exhibited the best combination of dielectric and thermal properties. In the X-band frequency range (8.2–12.4 GHz), the optimal sample achieved a low dielectric constant (εr) of 3.18 and a dielectric loss of 0.00142, making it suitable for low-loss microwave applications. The coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) for this composition was measured at 71.56 ppm/°C, and moisture absorption was low at 0.0895%, contributing to the composite’s stability under varying environmental conditions. Density values of the samples ranged from 90% to 97% of the theoretical maximum, with a tensile strength of 19.78 MPa observed for the optimal composition. These results demonstrate that the HDPE-forsterite composites, particularly the 30 vol% sample, offer desirable properties for high-frequency microwave substrate applications, meeting both low dielectric loss and robust mechanical performance criteria.

Keywords: Microwave substrates, dielectrics, polymer matrix composites, ceramics, microwave applications.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

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Volume 13
Special Issue 02
Received 02/08/2024
Accepted 09/09/2024
Published 24/01/2025
Publication Time 175 Days
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