Fire retardancy of polymer nanocomposites

A. Dasari, Z. Z. Yu, Y. W. Mai

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Abstract

Polymer/clay nanocomposites, despite their considerable flame retardancy performance (delayed burning and reduced heat release and mass loss rates), are unable to satisfy the requirements of existing fire safety standards. Here, we briefly discuss our current and recent research efforts to understand the reasons underlying this problem and develop eco-friendly and superior flame retardant polymer nanocomposites.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress of Composites 2008 in Asia and Australasia - Proceedings of the 6th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials, ACCM 2008
Pages5-8
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event6th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials: Progress of Composites 2008 in Asia and Australasia, ACCM 2008 - Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan
Duration: 23 Sept 200826 Sept 2008

Publication series

NameProgress of Composites 2008 in Asia and Australasia - Proceedings of the 6th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials, ACCM 2008

Conference

Conference6th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials: Progress of Composites 2008 in Asia and Australasia, ACCM 2008
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKumamoto, Kyushu
Period23/09/0826/09/08

Keywords

  • Clay
  • Flame retardancy
  • Graphite oxide
  • Polymer nanocomposites
  • POSS
  • Thermal stability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites

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