Highly Transparent Fire-resistant Coatings with Intumescent Three-source Integration

Wood,a readily available and sustainable natural resource,has found widespread use in construction and furniture.However,its inherent flammability poses a potential fire risk.Although intumescent fire-retardant coatings effectively mitigate this risk,achieving high transparency in such coatings presents a significant challenge.In our approach,we employed a cross-linked network of phytic acid anion and N-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]-N,N,N-trimethylammonium cation to create a transparent"three-in-one"intumescent coating.The collaborative P/N/Si flame-retardant effect markedly improved the intumescent char-forming capability,preventing the wood from rapid decomposition.This resulted in a substantial reduction in heat release(13.9%decrease in THR)and an increased limiting oxygen index(LOI)value of 35.5%.Crucially,the high transparency of the coating ensured minimal impact on the wood's appearance,allowing the natural wood grains to remain clearly visible.This innovative approach provides a straightforward method for developing transparent intumescent flame-retardant coatings suitable for wooden substrates.The potential applications extend to preserving ancient buildings and heritage conservation efforts.