Fire Retardancy Behavior of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites

von Indraneel Suhas Zope

165 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This thesis investigates the early ignition behavior of polymer/clay nanocomposites, which are perceived as potential eco-friendly flame retardant systems. It examines the correlation between clay structural chemistry and high-temperature transformations with clay-assisted decomposition of organic macromolecules. In particular, it investigates the unique effects of metal ions like Mg2+, Al3+ and Fe3+ that are inherent in clays (smectite) on the combustion and thermo-oxidative decomposition of polyamide 6. The results indicate that metal ions present on/in montmorillonite platelets have preferential reactivity towards peroxy/alkoxy groups during polyamide 6 thermal decomposition.  Lastly, a simple solution in the form of a physical coating on clay surface is proposed, based on the role of polymer–clay interfacial interaction.

• Reihe: Springer Theses
• Themen: Technologie, Ingenieurswissenschaft, Landwirtschaft, Industrieprozesse Maschinenbau und Werkstoffe Materialwissenschaft
• ISBN: 9789811083266
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.05.2018
• Größe: 23.5 x 15.5 cm
• Verlag: Springer Singapore