3D MXene frameworks for flame retardant hydrophobic polymer nanocomposites

Wei Wang; Cheng Wang; Anthony Chun Yin Yuen; Ao Li; Bo Lin; Yao Yuan; Chao Ma; Yu Han; Guan Heng Yeoh

doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2023.107673

3D MXene frameworks for flame retardant hydrophobic polymer nanocomposites

Wei Wang, Cheng Wang, Anthony Chun Yin Yuen, Ao Li, Bo Lin, Yao Yuan, Chao Ma, Yu Han, Guan Heng Yeoh

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Abstract

MXene has been the subject of various studies and applications in polymer composites in recent years. However, its compatibility with hydrophobic polymers has been a significant limitation. This study presents a simple way to create MXene frameworks to realise flame retardant hydrophobic polymer composites. The fabrication process is environmentally friendly and low-cost. The PVB/HPUPO/MXene composite membrane showed a 74.7% reduction in volatile intensity during thermal degradation compared to pristine PVB. The PVB/HPUPO/MXene composite membrane also demonstrated significantly improved flame retardancy compared to pure PVB. Specifically, MXene based networks and HPUPO showed synergistic effect in improving the fire safety of PVB composites. This study offers a new approach to incorporating MXene as a flame retardant into conventional phosphorus- and nitrogen-based flame retardant systems for hydrophobic polymers with great fire retardancy.

Original language	English
Article number	107673
Journal	Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Volume	173
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2023.107673
Publication status	Published - Oct 2023

Keywords

Fire safety
Flame retardancy
MXene
PVB composites
Synergistic effect

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ceramics and Composites
Mechanics of Materials

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