Influence of polyamide 6 as a charring agent on the flame retardancy, thermal, and mechanical properties of polypropylene composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 1355-1360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Man Chen ◽  
Mengqi Tang ◽  
Yonghong Ma ◽  
Xiaolang Chen ◽  
Jun Qin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Polyamide 6 ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polypropylene Composites ◽  
Charring Agent

scholarly journals Progress in Biodegradable Flame Retardant Nano-Biocomposites

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 741
Author(s):  
Zorana Kovačević ◽  
Sandra Flinčec Grgac ◽  
Sandra Bischof
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Nanocomposite Materials ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Specific Group ◽  
New Class ◽  
Research Initiatives ◽  
Positive Properties

This paper summarizes the results obtained in the course of the development of a specific group of biocomposites with high functionality of flame retardancy, which are environmentally acceptable at the same time. Conventional biocomposites have to be altered through different modifications, to be able to respond to the stringent standards and environmental requests of the circular economy. The most commonly produced types of biocomposites are those composed of a biodegradable PLA matrix and plant bast fibres. Despite of numerous positive properties of natural fibres, flammability of plant fibres is one of the most pronounced drawbacks for their wider usage in biocomposites production. Most recent novelties regarding the flame retardancy of nanocomposites are presented, with the accent on the agents of nanosize (nanofillers), which have been chosen as they have low or non-toxic environmental impact, but still offer enhanced flame retardant (FR) properties. The importance of a nanofiller’s geometry and shape (e.g., nanodispersion of nanoclay) and increase in polymer viscosity, on flame retardancy has been stressed. Although metal oxydes are considered the most commonly used nanofillers there are numerous other possibilities presented within the paper. Combinations of clay based nanofillers with other nanosized or microsized FR agents can significantly improve the thermal stability and FR properties of nanocomposite materials. Further research is still needed on optimizing the parameters of FR compounds to meet numerous requirements, from the improvement of thermal and mechanical properties to the biodegradability of the composite products. Presented research initiatives provide genuine new opportunities for manufacturers, consumers and society as a whole to create a new class of bionanocomposite materials with added benefits of environmental improvement.

Investigation of thermal and mechanical properties of synthetic graphite and recycled carbon fiber filled polypropylene composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 065312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Metehan Atagur ◽  
Orhan Akyuz ◽  
Kutlay Sever ◽  
Yoldas Seki ◽  
Ozgur Seydibeyoglu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polypropylene Composites ◽  
Synthetic Graphite

scholarly journals Flame Retardant Polypropylene Composites with Low Densities

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nerea Pérez ◽  
Xiao-Lin Qi ◽  
Shibin Nie ◽  
Pablo Acuña ◽  
Ming-Jun Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Zirconium Phosphate ◽  
Synergetic Effect ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Material Density ◽  
Polypropylene Composites ◽  
Peak Heat Release Rate ◽  
Pp Composites

Polypropylene (PP) is currently widely used in areas requiring lightweight materials because of its low density. Due to the intrinsic flammability, the application of PP is restricted in many conditions. Aluminum trihydroxide (ATH) is reported as a practical flame retardant for PP, but the addition of ATH often diminishes the lightweight advantage of PP. Therefore, in this work, glass bubbles (GB) and octacedylamine-modified zirconium phosphate (mZrP) are introduced into the PP/ATH composite in order to lower the material density and simultaneously maintain/enhance the flame retardancy. A series of PP composites have been prepared to explore the formulation which can endow the composite with balanced flame retardancy, good mechanical properties, and low density. The morphology, thermal stability, flame retardancy, and mechanical properties of the composites were characterized. The results indicated the addition of GB could reduce the density, but decreased the flame retardancy of PP composites at the same time. To overcome this defect, ATH and mZrP with synergetic effect of flame retardancy were added into the composite. The dosage of each additive was optimized for achieving a balance of flame retardancy, good mechanical properties, and density. With 47 wt % ATH, 10 wt % GB, and 3 wt % mZrP, the peak heat release rate (pHRR) and total smoke production (TSP) of the composite PP-4 were reduced by 91% and 78%, respectively. At the same time, increased impact strength was achieved compared with neat PP and the composite with ATH only. Maintaining the flame retardancy and mechanical properties, the density of composite PP-4 (1.27 g·cm−3) is lower than that with ATH only (PP-1, 1.46 g·cm−3). Through this research, we hope to provide an efficient approach to designing flame retardant polypropylene (PP) composites with low density.

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