Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness (SE) of pure aluminum: an experimental assessment for 5G (SUB 6GHZ)

This article investigates the feasibility of using pure aluminium for electromagnetic shielding in the 5G frequency region. With the growing proliferation of 5G wireless technologies, concerns over the potential health effects of electromagnetic interference have emerged, and effective shielding solutions are needed. The study examines the shielding effectiveness of pure aluminium at various thicknesses and frequencies, using experimental measurement method. The results indicate that pure aluminium is an effective shielding material in the 5G frequency range, with shielding effectiveness increasing with thickness. As known, aluminium is a cost-effective, easily available and applicable material which can be used alternatively to other shielding materials. In addition to its physical and commercial properties, aluminum has been used as a shielding material in the literature for many frequency regions due to its shielding properties. Electromagnetic shielding efficiencies of aluminium sheets designed in different ways have been measured in this study. The paper concludes that pure aluminium can be a viable solution for electromagnetic shielding in 5G applications. The study highlights the importance of considering shielding effectiveness when designing and implementing 5G systems, and underscores the potential of pure aluminium as a shielding material.