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Nanocomposite fire retardants ? a review

2000; Wiley; Volume: 24; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/(sici)1099-1018(200001/02)24

1099-1018

David Porter, E. Metcalfe, Michael Thomas,

Synthesis and properties of polymers

Fire and MaterialsVolume 24, Issue 1 p. 45-52 Research Article Nanocomposite fire retardants — a review D. Porter, Corresponding Author D. Porter School of Chemical and Life Sciences, University of Greenwich, Woolwich, London SE18 6PF, UKSchool of Chemical and Life Sciences, University of Greenwich, Wodwich, London SE18 6PF, UKSearch for more papers by this authorE. Metcalfe, E. Metcalfe School of Chemical and Life Sciences, University of Greenwich, Woolwich, London SE18 6PF, UKSearch for more papers by this authorM. J. K. Thomas, M. J. K. Thomas School of Chemical and Life Sciences, University of Greenwich, Woolwich, London SE18 6PF, UKSearch for more papers by this author D. Porter, Corresponding Author D. Porter School of Chemical and Life Sciences, University of Greenwich, Woolwich, London SE18 6PF, UKSchool of Chemical and Life Sciences, University of Greenwich, Wodwich, London SE18 6PF, UKSearch for more papers by this authorE. Metcalfe, E. Metcalfe School of Chemical and Life Sciences, University of Greenwich, Woolwich, London SE18 6PF, UKSearch for more papers by this authorM. J. K. Thomas, M. J. K. Thomas School of Chemical and Life Sciences, University of Greenwich, Woolwich, London SE18 6PF, UKSearch for more papers by this author First published: 04 April 2000 https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1018(200001/02)24:1 3.0.CO;2-SCitations: 197AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Most fire retardant nanocomposites are made from layered silicates and organic polymers, a variety of methods are used in their synthesis. The mechanism for the fire retardancy of these composites is generally considered to be due to the structure of the char formed during combustion, which enables the char to thermally insulate the polymer and inhibit the formation and escape of volatiles during combustion. Fire retardant nanocomposites require relatively low concentrations of silicates for activity, resulting in low additional costs and weight. Improvements in the bulk physical properties of the polymer can be additional advantages over traditional fire retardants. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Citing Literature Volume24, Issue1January/February 2000Pages 45-52 RelatedInformation