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The Utility Of Nanocomposites In Fire Retardancy, Linjiang Wang, Xuejun He, Charles A. Wilkie
The Utility Of Nanocomposites In Fire Retardancy, Linjiang Wang, Xuejun He, Charles A. Wilkie
Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications
Nanocomposites have been shown to significantly reduce the peak heat release rate, as measured by cone calorimetry, for many polymers but they typically have no effect on the oxygen index or the UL-94 classification. In this review, we will cover what is known about the processes by which nanocomposite formation may bring this about. Montmorillonite will be the focus in this paper but attention will also be devoted to other materials, including carbon nanotubes and layered double hydroxides. A second section will be devoted to combinations of nanocomposite formation with conventional (and unconventional) fire retardants. The paper will conclude with …
Polystyrene Nanocomposites Based On An Oligomerically-Modified Clay Containing Maleic Anhydride, Xiaoxia Zheng, David D. Jiang, Charles A. Wilkie
Polystyrene Nanocomposites Based On An Oligomerically-Modified Clay Containing Maleic Anhydride, Xiaoxia Zheng, David D. Jiang, Charles A. Wilkie
Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications
An oligomerically-modified clay containing maleic anhydride was used to prepare polystyrene-clay nanocomposites by melt blending and the effect of this modified clay on the thermal stability and fire performance was studied. These nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and cone calorimetry. The results show a mixed immiscible/intercalated/delaminated morphology. The maleic anhydride modified clay improved the compatibility between the clay and the polystyrene.
Fire Retardant Halogen-Antimony-Clay Synergism In Polypropylene Layered Silicate Nanocomposites, Marco Zanetti, Giovanni Camino, Domenico Canavese, Alexander B. Morgan, Frank K. Lamelas, Charles A. Wilkie
Fire Retardant Halogen-Antimony-Clay Synergism In Polypropylene Layered Silicate Nanocomposites, Marco Zanetti, Giovanni Camino, Domenico Canavese, Alexander B. Morgan, Frank K. Lamelas, Charles A. Wilkie
Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications
Nanocomposites of polypropylene-graft-maleic anhydride with organically modified clays have been prepared and characterized by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. Their combustion behavior has been evaluated using oxygen consumption cone calorimetry. Synergy is observed between the nanocomposite formed and conventional vapor phase fire retardants, such as the combination of decabromodiphenyloxide and antimony oxide. The presence of bromine and antimony does not affect the heat release rate curves of the virgin polymer.