scholarly journals A Review on the Flammability Properties of Carbon-Based Polymeric Composites: State-of-the-Art and Future Trends

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karthik Babu ◽  
Gabriella Rendén ◽  
Rhoda Afriyie Mensah ◽  
Nam Kyeun Kim ◽  
Lin Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Polymeric Composites ◽  
Filler Concentration ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Measuring Techniques ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Carbon Based

Carbon based fillers have attracted a great deal of interest in polymer composites because of their ability to beneficially alter properties at low filler concentration, good interfacial bonding with polymer, availability in different forms, etc. The property alteration of polymer composites makes them versatile for applications in various fields, such as constructions, microelectronics, biomedical, and so on. Devastations due to building fire stress the importance of flame-retardant polymer composites, since they are directly related to human life conservation and safety. Thus, in this review, the significance of carbon-based flame-retardants for polymers is introduced. The effects of a wide variety of carbon-based material addition (such as fullerene, CNTs, graphene, graphite, and so on) on reaction-to-fire of the polymer composites are reviewed and the focus is dedicated to biochar-based reinforcements for use in flame retardant polymer composites. Additionally, the most widely used flammability measuring techniques for polymeric composites are presented. Finally, the key factors and different methods that are used for property enhancement are concluded and the scope for future work is discussed.

scholarly journals Novel Environmental Friendly Fire Retardants

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Alica Bartošová ◽  
Maroš Soldán ◽  
Maroš Sirotiak ◽  
Michaela Prachová
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
The Past ◽  
Friendly Fire ◽  
Global Concern ◽  
Flame Retardant Chemicals

Nowadays flame-retardant chemicals are mandatory in many products worldwide, flame-retardant chemicals are mandatory in many products worldwide, since they protect human life and property. Over the past few decades the use of flame-retardant chemicals has increase. Flame-retardant polymeric materials have spawned huge research interest in both scientific and industrial communities due to their broad range of applications in the fields of aviation, automotive industry, construction, electronics and telecommunications. The use of conventional FRs to meet the fire safety standards is of serious importance as they ultimately yield POPs of global concern. Considering eco-friendliness and other required properties, unsatisfactory fire performance is a major obstacle. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of traditional, commonly used flame retardants, as well as an overview of new, more environmentally acceptable alternatives.

Interface design of carbon filler/polymer composites for electromagnetic interference shielding

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Runxiao Chen ◽  
Rongrong Yu ◽  
Xiaoyuan Pei ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Diansen Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Electrical Equipment ◽  
Emi Shielding ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding ◽  
Carbon Filler ◽  
Portable Electronics ◽  
Electromagnetic Pollution ◽  
Carbon Based

The extensive use of electrical equipment and portable electronics has aroused major concerns about electromagnetic pollution. Carbon-based polymer composites are widely used in the electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding field, motivated...

scholarly journals Polymer Composites Filled with Metal Derivatives: A Review of Flame Retardants

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1701
Author(s):  
R. A. Ilyas ◽  
S. M. Sapuan ◽  
M. R. M. Asyraf ◽  
D. A. Z. N. Dayana ◽  
J. J. N. Amelia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Fire Resistance ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Safety Concern ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Metal Particles ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Flame Resistance ◽  
Metal Derivatives ◽  
Resistance Performance

Polymer composites filled with metal derivatives have been widely used in recent years, particularly as flame retardants, due to their superior characteristics, including high thermal behavior, low environmental degradation, and good fire resistance. The hybridization of metal and polymer composites produces various favorable properties, making them ideal materials for various advanced applications. The fire resistance performance of polymer composites can be enhanced by increasing the combustion capability of composite materials through the inclusion of metallic fireproof materials to protect the composites. The final properties of the metal-filled thermoplastic composites depend on several factors, including pore shape and distribution and morphology of metal particles. For example, fire safety equipment uses polyester thermoplastic and antimony sources with halogenated additives. The use of metals as additives in composites has captured the attention of researchers worldwide due to safety concern in consideration of people’s life and public properties. This review establishes the state-of-art flame resistance properties of metals/polymer composites for numerous industrial applications.

scholarly journals Fire Behavior of 3D-Printed Polymeric Composites

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karthik Babu ◽  
Oisik Das ◽  
Vigneshwaran Shanmugam ◽  
Rhoda Afriye Mensah ◽  
Michael Försth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Fire Behavior ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Polymeric Composites ◽  
Direct Relation ◽  
Manufacturing Method ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Flammability Characteristics ◽  
3D Printed

Abstract3D printing or additive manufacturing (AM) is considered as a flexible manufacturing method with the potential for substantial innovations in fabricating geometrically complicated structured polymers, metals, and ceramics parts. Among them, polymeric composites show versatility for applications in various fields, such as constructions, microelectronics and biomedical. However, the poor resistance of these materials against fire must be considered due to their direct relation to human life conservation and safety. In this article, the recent advances in the fire behavior of 3D-printed polymeric composites are reviewed. The article describes the recently developed methods for improving the flame retardancy of 3D-printed polymeric composites. Consequently, the improvements in the fire behavior of 3D-printed polymeric materials through the change in formulation of the composites are discussed. The article is novel in the sense that it is one of the first studies to provide an overview regarding the flammability characteristics of 3D-printed polymeric materials, which will further incite research interests to render AM-based materials fire-resistant.

scholarly journals Fire-Safe Polymer Composites: Flame-Retardant Effect of Nanofillers

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 540
Author(s):  
Yukyung Kim ◽  
Sanghyuck Lee ◽  
Hyeonseok Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Fire Performance ◽  
Gaseous Species ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Temperature Conditions

Currently, polymers are competing with metals and ceramics to realize various material characteristics, including mechanical and electrical properties. However, most polymers consist of organic matter, making them vulnerable to flames and high-temperature conditions. In addition, the combustion of polymers consisting of different types of organic matter results in various gaseous hazards. Therefore, to minimize the fire damage, there has been a significant demand for developing polymers that are fire resistant or flame retardant. From this viewpoint, it is crucial to design and synthesize thermally stable polymers that are less likely to decompose into combustible gaseous species under high-temperature conditions. Flame retardants can also be introduced to further reinforce the fire performance of polymers. In this review, the combustion process of organic matter, types of flame retardants, and common flammability testing methods are reviewed. Furthermore, the latest research trends in the use of versatile nanofillers to enhance the fire performance of polymeric materials are discussed with an emphasis on their underlying action, advantages, and disadvantages.

Expanded vermiculite-filled flexible polymer composites

2021 ◽  
pp. 009524432110290
Author(s):  
Mukaddes Sevval Cetin ◽  
Ozan Toprakci ◽  
Omer Suat Taskin ◽  
Abdullah Aksu ◽  
Hatice Aylin Karahan Toprakci
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Filler Concentration ◽  
High Shear ◽  
Flexible Polymer ◽  
Shear Mixing

This study focuses on the fabrication and characterization of vermiculite-filled flexible polymer composites. Exfoliated vermiculite was incorporated into triblock thermoplastic elastomer copolymer, styrene- b-(ethylene- co-butylene)- b-styrene (SEBS), at various levels from 1 to 15 wt% by a high shear mixer. The composite films were obtained by the combination of solvent casting and compression molding. The morphological, structural, thermal, and mechanical properties and contact angle of the composites were determined. Some micro-morphological differences were observed between the samples and the difference was assumed to be caused by high shear mixing and filler concentration. High shear mixing was found effective in terms of the detachment of vermiculite layers at all concentrations. However, at low filler loading, that behavior was more obvious. At 1 wt% filler concentration, mechanical properties increased that was probably caused by good filler-matrix interaction stemmed from smaller particle size. At higher vermiculite concentrations, fillers found to show agglomerations that led to a decrease in mechanical strength and strain at break. Elastic and secant modulus showed an increasing trend. Contact angle measurements were carried out to determine the oleophilic character of the samples. An increase in the vermiculite content resulted in higher oleophilic character and the lowest contact angle was obtained at 15 wt% VMT loading. In addition to these, thermal stability, thermal dimensional stability and flame retardancy were improved by the incorporation of VMT. 15 wt% vermiculite-filled sample showed the best performance in terms of thermal stability and flame retardancy.

Flame Retardant Polyamide 6 Composites Using NMH or NMH/MCA/APP

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 1208-1211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Shen ◽  
Shao Guo Wen ◽  
Ji Hu Wang ◽  
Hong Bo Liu ◽  
Hai Liang Qi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Magnesium Hydroxide ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Polyamide 6 ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Upward Trend ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal Structure ◽  
Orthogonal Experiments ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus

In this paper, flame retardant Polyamide 6 (PA6) composites were prepared by nano-magnesium hydroxide (NMH) or its composites with melamine cyanurate(MCA) and ammonium polyphosphate(APP). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to analyze the structure of nano-magnesium hydroxide. The properties including tensile properties, molten index (MFI), rockwell hardness and density of flame retardant PA6 were analyzed. Orthogonal experiments were used to study flame retardancy of PA6 with NMH, MCA and APP. The results showed NMH had hexagonal orthorhombic crystal structure with size of 300×200×100nm. Density of polyamide 6 showed an upward trend when the content of NMH was increasing, the mechanical properties and hardness changed little while processing performance serious declined. The flame retardance of nitrogen-phosphorus -inorganic flame retardants was not desirable.

Surface Addition of Flame Retardants in Acrylic Cast Sheets

1984 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-69
Author(s):  
Gaetano Guerra ◽  
Vincenzo Riccio ◽  
Luigi Nicolais
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Flame Retardants

A technique for the addition of flame retardants into outer layers of polymeric articles rather than in the whole mass is described. It is pointed out that this technique can be usefully applied in incorporating some flame retardant ad ditives in acrylic cast sheets.

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