Fire-Safe Polymer Composites: Flame-Retardant Effect of Nanofillers
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 p...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6eb8e740db2042a6b0a7ee9370d5002e2023-12-11T16:50:41ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602021-02-0113454010.3390/polym13040540Fire-Safe Polymer Composites: Flame-Retardant Effect of NanofillersYukyung Kim0Sanghyuck Lee1Hyeonseok Yoon2R&D Laboratory: Korea Fire Institute, 331 Jisam-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17088, KoreaDepartment of Polymer Engineering, Graduate School, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, KoreaDepartment of Polymer Engineering, Graduate School, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, KoreaCurrently, 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.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/4/540flame retardantsnanofillersnanocompositespolymerscombustion |
| spellingShingle | Yukyung Kim Sanghyuck Lee Hyeonseok Yoon Fire-Safe Polymer Composites: Flame-Retardant Effect of Nanofillers Polymers flame retardants nanofillers nanocomposites polymers combustion |
| title | Fire-Safe Polymer Composites: Flame-Retardant Effect of Nanofillers |
| title_full | Fire-Safe Polymer Composites: Flame-Retardant Effect of Nanofillers |
| title_fullStr | Fire-Safe Polymer Composites: Flame-Retardant Effect of Nanofillers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fire-Safe Polymer Composites: Flame-Retardant Effect of Nanofillers |
| title_short | Fire-Safe Polymer Composites: Flame-Retardant Effect of Nanofillers |
| title_sort | fire safe polymer composites flame retardant effect of nanofillers |
| topic | flame retardants nanofillers nanocomposites polymers combustion |
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