The flammability, smoke emission behavior and mechanical properties of two oligomeric aryl phosphates [bisphenol A bis（diphenyl phosphate） （BDP） and resorcinol bis（diphenyl phosphate） （RDP）] combined with magn...The flammability, smoke emission behavior and mechanical properties of two oligomeric aryl phosphates [bisphenol A bis（diphenyl phosphate） （BDP） and resorcinol bis（diphenyl phosphate） （RDP）] combined with magnesium hydroxide （MH） in polyamide 6 （PA6） have been investigated. Combining 5 wt% BDP, 50 wt% MH imparts a limiting oxygen index （LOI） of 40.9% and UL94 V-0 rating to PA6, meanwhile the peak rate of smoke release （pRSR）, total release of smoke （TSR） and Izod notched impact strength are 41%, 33% and 233% relative to the corresponding value of 55 wt% MH without BDP, respectively. Dynamic mechanical analysis （DMA） indicates that the improvement of toughness attributes to the enhanced compatibility between MH and PA6 by adding BDP. Furthermore, based on the comprehensive analysis of thermogravimetry （TG）, cone calorimeter and SEM-EDX investigations, possible flame retardancy and smoke suppression mechanisms were revealed. Besides the fuel dilution and barrier effect of MH, the combination of MH and RDP shows an additional flame inhibition effect. The combination of MH and BDP results in a dominant condensed phase barrier effect which leads to obvious reduction on smoke emission and flammability.展开更多
A novel EVA/unmodified nano-magnesium hydroxide （NMH）/silicone rubber ternary nanocomposite was prepared by using a special compound flame retardant of NMH and silicone rubber （CFR）. The flammability of the ternar...A novel EVA/unmodified nano-magnesium hydroxide （NMH）/silicone rubber ternary nanocomposite was prepared by using a special compound flame retardant of NMH and silicone rubber （CFR）. The flammability of the ternary composite was studied by cone calorimeter test （CCT）. Synergistic effect on flame retardancy was found between silicone rubber and NMH. EVA/CFR ternary nanocomposite showed the lowest peak heat release rate （PHRR） and mass loss rate （MLR） among the samples of virgin EVA, EVA composites. The synergistic flame retardancy of silicone rubber and NMH in EVA system is attributed to the enhanced char layers in the condensed phase that prevents the heat and mass transfer in the fire.展开更多
Poly[bis(phenoxyphosphazene)](PBPP) and magnesium hydroxide(MH) are used as a flame retardant blend with low-density polyethylene(LDPE) for the nuclear cable. This study aims to investigate the effects of PBPP in MH-L...Poly[bis(phenoxyphosphazene)](PBPP) and magnesium hydroxide(MH) are used as a flame retardant blend with low-density polyethylene(LDPE) for the nuclear cable. This study aims to investigate the effects of PBPP in MH-LDPE blend composites on flame retardance and electron beam irradiation. The structure, morphology,and properties of the blend composites irradiated by an electron beam to different absorbed doses were characterized. The results indicated that PBPP provides lubrication during processing. As the PBPP content in the blend increases the melt flow rate at 20 phr MH, meaning the material is easier to process. The higher the PBPP content, the higher the limiting-oxygen index. The elongation at the break of the PBPP containing composites(at 50 phr MH) was evidently higher than the non-PBPP ones at different absorbed doses by electron beam irradiation. The thermogravimetric analysis results indicated that the improved mechanical property, resulting from electron-beam irradiation, could be attributed to the consumption of PBPP.展开更多
Preparation of superfine magnesium hydroxide with the bittern and ammonia was studied. The properties of the products were analyzed by laser granularity, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, the limiting o...Preparation of superfine magnesium hydroxide with the bittern and ammonia was studied. The properties of the products were analyzed by laser granularity, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, the limiting oxygen index and the wetting angle measurements. The results show that the mean particle size of the magnesium hydroxide is about 230 nm with a platelet shape and the specific surface area is about 48 m2/g when the temperature is 55 ℃ , and the ammonia and bittern are instilled simultaneously during the reaction process. After the modification, the limiting oxygen index and physical chemistry performance of the magnesium hydroxide were examined. The results show that the contact angle of magnesium hydroxide is 132.5? and the limiting oxygen index is 31.5 %, indicating that the modified magnesium hydroxide is an effective flame retardant and can be applied as flame retardant additives of the macromolecule compounds such as plastic, synthetic rubber and synthetic fibre.展开更多
The concept of catalytic flame retardancy by metal ions is considered an efficient flame-retardant method.However,due to the unclear mechanism,the ambiguity of the reaction process and the unknown properties of the pr...The concept of catalytic flame retardancy by metal ions is considered an efficient flame-retardant method.However,due to the unclear mechanism,the ambiguity of the reaction process and the unknown properties of the products severely limit its application in composite materials.In view of this,we designed a tri-effect composite flame retardant of Mg(OH)_(2)-ZnO-TiO_(2);which not only solves the problem of low flame retardancy efficiency of magnesium hydroxide(MH)but also performs excellently in the evaluation of flame retardancy of polyvinyl chloride(PVC).The limit oxygen index(LOI)increased from 21.5%to 31.1%,and the composite material can be synthesized on a large scale.Through detailed analysis of the condensed phase carbon layer,two different catalytic flame retardant mechanisms were elucidated.This research is expected to provide an important theoretical basis for the development of efficient and environmentally friendly composite flame retardants.展开更多
A new biobased flame retardant(MHPA)with remarkable compatibility was synthesized via a facile and low-cost neutralization reaction of magnesium hydroxide(MH)and phytic acid(PA).By blending the prepared MHPA into ethy...A new biobased flame retardant(MHPA)with remarkable compatibility was synthesized via a facile and low-cost neutralization reaction of magnesium hydroxide(MH)and phytic acid(PA).By blending the prepared MHPA into ethylene vinyl acetate(EVA),the fire retardancy,smoke suppression and mechanical properties of the composites were significantly improved.When 50 wt%of MH was added into EVA matrix,the value of limiting oxygen index(LOI)reached 26.1%.Whereas,when 10 wt%MH in the EVA composites(with initial 50 wt%MH)was replaced by MHPA,the resulted EVA composites had a LOI value of 30.8%,indicating high efficiency of addition of MHPA to improve flame retardancy.Moreover,the heat release rate(HRR)and total smoke production(TSP)of the EVA composites reduced by 54.4%and 27.6%,respectively,suggesting that incorporation of MHPA could effectively hinder rapid degradation of EVA composites during burning process.The fire-retardant mechanism may reside in that the MHPA combined with MH can present the excellent carbonization and expansion effects.This study illustrates that the biobased MHPA has a broad application prospect to develop flame-retardant EVA composites.展开更多
基金Chinese 973 National Key Scientific Project(No.2011CB606002)Key Project in Science and Technology of Guangdong Province(No.2010B010800018)the Cultivation Fund of the Key Scientific and Technical Innovation Project,Department of Education of Guangdong Province(No.cxzd1008)
文摘The flammability, smoke emission behavior and mechanical properties of two oligomeric aryl phosphates [bisphenol A bis（diphenyl phosphate） （BDP） and resorcinol bis（diphenyl phosphate） （RDP）] combined with magnesium hydroxide （MH） in polyamide 6 （PA6） have been investigated. Combining 5 wt% BDP, 50 wt% MH imparts a limiting oxygen index （LOI） of 40.9% and UL94 V-0 rating to PA6, meanwhile the peak rate of smoke release （pRSR）, total release of smoke （TSR） and Izod notched impact strength are 41%, 33% and 233% relative to the corresponding value of 55 wt% MH without BDP, respectively. Dynamic mechanical analysis （DMA） indicates that the improvement of toughness attributes to the enhanced compatibility between MH and PA6 by adding BDP. Furthermore, based on the comprehensive analysis of thermogravimetry （TG）, cone calorimeter and SEM-EDX investigations, possible flame retardancy and smoke suppression mechanisms were revealed. Besides the fuel dilution and barrier effect of MH, the combination of MH and RDP shows an additional flame inhibition effect. The combination of MH and BDP results in a dominant condensed phase barrier effect which leads to obvious reduction on smoke emission and flammability.
基金This work was subsidized by the Special Funds for Major State Basic Research Projects(No.2005CB623800).
文摘A novel EVA/unmodified nano-magnesium hydroxide （NMH）/silicone rubber ternary nanocomposite was prepared by using a special compound flame retardant of NMH and silicone rubber （CFR）. The flammability of the ternary composite was studied by cone calorimeter test （CCT）. Synergistic effect on flame retardancy was found between silicone rubber and NMH. EVA/CFR ternary nanocomposite showed the lowest peak heat release rate （PHRR） and mass loss rate （MLR） among the samples of virgin EVA, EVA composites. The synergistic flame retardancy of silicone rubber and NMH in EVA system is attributed to the enhanced char layers in the condensed phase that prevents the heat and mass transfer in the fire.
基金Supported by the"Strategic Priority Research Program"of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA02040300)
文摘Poly[bis(phenoxyphosphazene)](PBPP) and magnesium hydroxide(MH) are used as a flame retardant blend with low-density polyethylene(LDPE) for the nuclear cable. This study aims to investigate the effects of PBPP in MH-LDPE blend composites on flame retardance and electron beam irradiation. The structure, morphology,and properties of the blend composites irradiated by an electron beam to different absorbed doses were characterized. The results indicated that PBPP provides lubrication during processing. As the PBPP content in the blend increases the melt flow rate at 20 phr MH, meaning the material is easier to process. The higher the PBPP content, the higher the limiting-oxygen index. The elongation at the break of the PBPP containing composites(at 50 phr MH) was evidently higher than the non-PBPP ones at different absorbed doses by electron beam irradiation. The thermogravimetric analysis results indicated that the improved mechanical property, resulting from electron-beam irradiation, could be attributed to the consumption of PBPP.
基金Project(2002-G-101) supported by the Key Program of Science and Technology of Qinghai Province, China
文摘Preparation of superfine magnesium hydroxide with the bittern and ammonia was studied. The properties of the products were analyzed by laser granularity, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, the limiting oxygen index and the wetting angle measurements. The results show that the mean particle size of the magnesium hydroxide is about 230 nm with a platelet shape and the specific surface area is about 48 m2/g when the temperature is 55 ℃ , and the ammonia and bittern are instilled simultaneously during the reaction process. After the modification, the limiting oxygen index and physical chemistry performance of the magnesium hydroxide were examined. The results show that the contact angle of magnesium hydroxide is 132.5? and the limiting oxygen index is 31.5 %, indicating that the modified magnesium hydroxide is an effective flame retardant and can be applied as flame retardant additives of the macromolecule compounds such as plastic, synthetic rubber and synthetic fibre.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22261032,21961021,and 22262023)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province,China(No.20232BAB213025)the Fund of the Key Laboratory of Nanchang City,China(No.2021NCZDSY-005).
文摘The concept of catalytic flame retardancy by metal ions is considered an efficient flame-retardant method.However,due to the unclear mechanism,the ambiguity of the reaction process and the unknown properties of the products severely limit its application in composite materials.In view of this,we designed a tri-effect composite flame retardant of Mg(OH)_(2)-ZnO-TiO_(2);which not only solves the problem of low flame retardancy efficiency of magnesium hydroxide(MH)but also performs excellently in the evaluation of flame retardancy of polyvinyl chloride(PVC).The limit oxygen index(LOI)increased from 21.5%to 31.1%,and the composite material can be synthesized on a large scale.Through detailed analysis of the condensed phase carbon layer,two different catalytic flame retardant mechanisms were elucidated.This research is expected to provide an important theoretical basis for the development of efficient and environmentally friendly composite flame retardants.
基金Financial support of Zhejiang Outstanding Youth Fund(No.LR22E080007)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52070170,51978628)Zhejiang Provincial Ten Thousand Talent Program(No.ZJWR0302055)。
文摘A new biobased flame retardant(MHPA)with remarkable compatibility was synthesized via a facile and low-cost neutralization reaction of magnesium hydroxide(MH)and phytic acid(PA).By blending the prepared MHPA into ethylene vinyl acetate(EVA),the fire retardancy,smoke suppression and mechanical properties of the composites were significantly improved.When 50 wt%of MH was added into EVA matrix,the value of limiting oxygen index(LOI)reached 26.1%.Whereas,when 10 wt%MH in the EVA composites(with initial 50 wt%MH)was replaced by MHPA,the resulted EVA composites had a LOI value of 30.8%,indicating high efficiency of addition of MHPA to improve flame retardancy.Moreover,the heat release rate(HRR)and total smoke production(TSP)of the EVA composites reduced by 54.4%and 27.6%,respectively,suggesting that incorporation of MHPA could effectively hinder rapid degradation of EVA composites during burning process.The fire-retardant mechanism may reside in that the MHPA combined with MH can present the excellent carbonization and expansion effects.This study illustrates that the biobased MHPA has a broad application prospect to develop flame-retardant EVA composites.
