High performance epoxy based EMI shielding hybrid composites were prepared and characterized for their mechanical, magnetic, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding behavior. The aim of this research was to enhance the electromagnetic interference shielding effect of a nanocomposite at high frequency with good mechanical strength. The shielding effectiveness of the epoxy composite was improved via the addition of E-glass/silver nanoparticle and nickel nanosheets. The reinforcements were silane surface modified to enhance the adhesion and dispersion of reinforcements with matrix. The composites were prepared via hand layup process using glass fiber, silver nanoparticle, and Ni nanosheets followed by room temperature curing. The characterization of hybrid composites was done in accordance with ASTM standards. The results revealed that the Ag and Ni along with E-glass fiber improved conductivity, permittivity, and permeability of epoxy composite. Similarly, the mechanical behavior of nanocomposite was found to be increased for tensile, flexural, and Izod impact toughness. Moreover, a maximum wave attenuation of -48 dB was observed for 3-mm thick composite shielding material in "J" band frequency. These mechanically sound high EMI shielding lightweight polymer composites could be used as potential material for aerospace, defense, tele-communication, and satellite data transfer applications. Besides the reduction of EMI effect between electronic gadgets could improves the utility and life span of electromagnetic devices and gadgets in several engineering applications. K E Y W O R D SEMI shielding, mechanical properties, Ni nanosheet, polymer matrix composite, silver NPs | INTRODUCTIONElectromagnetic (EM) shielding effectiveness (SE) is one of the helpful solution to minimize EMI problems and to warrant the safety of the electronic systems. [1,2] Metals are utilized in EM shielding implementations because they are conductive and liable to reflect forthcoming EM waves. [3,4] While, considerable issues appear concerning

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This paper attempts to disclose how temperature variation affects the electromagnetic shielding of a multilayer composite made of copper (Cu) fibers surrounded by silicon (Si). The model of the composite was fabricated by physical vapor deposition method, and tested with the temperature rising from room temperature (RT), 50º C, 85º C to 110º C. Under these temperatures, several electromagnetic shielding parameters of the composite were measured in various operating microwave frequencies (E, F, I and J bands). Among them, dielectric permittivity was acquired by LCR tester, magnetic permeability was measured by vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), and the electromagnetic (EM) wave attenuation was recorded by typical microwave test bench. The results show that the composite had an EMI shielding of 20dB at 85º and 100dB at the RT; the reflection loss of the composite (volume fraction: 0.32) was also 100dB at the RT. Thus, the temperature rise suppresses the reflection loss; the composite has better electromagnetic shielding effect at the RT than at elevated temperatures; the volume faction enhances the wave attenuation of the composite. The results provide a good reference for the design of stable electromagnetic shielding materials at elevated temperatures.