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Fire Retardancy Behavior of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites

Fire Retardancy Behavior of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites

Hardcover

Series: Springer Theses

Technology & EngineeringChemistry

ISBN10: 9811083266
ISBN13: 9789811083266
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: May 25 2018
Pages: 165
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This thesis investigates the early ignition behavior of polymer/clay nanocomposites, which are perceived as potential eco-friendly flame retardant systems. It examines the correlation between clay structural chemistry and high-temperature transformations with clay-assisted decomposition of organic macromolecules. In particular, it investigates the unique effects of metal ions like Mg2+, Al3+ and Fe3+ that are inherent in clays (smectite) on the combustion and thermo-oxidative decomposition of polyamide 6. The results indicate that metal ions present on/in montmorillonite platelets have preferential reactivity towards peroxy/alkoxy groups during polyamide 6 thermal decomposition. Lastly, a simple solution in the form of a physical coating on clay surface is proposed, based on the role of polymer-clay interfacial interaction.

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