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2020 | Book

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Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant Polymers

Next-generation Fillers for Polymer Nanocomposite Applications

Authors: Prof. Suprakas Sinha Ray, Dr. Malkappa Kuruma

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Book Series : Springer Series in Materials Science

Part of: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

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About this book

This book presents an overview of recent academic and industrial research efforts concerning halogen-free flame-retardant (FR) polymers and their nanocomposites. It summarizes the synthesis methods for various types of halogen-free FR polymers and their nanocomposites, and critically reviews their flame-retardant behavior, toxic-gas evolution during combustion, and inhibition methods.

In turn, the book discusses the importance of metal oxide nanoparticles, nanoclay, and graphene in flame inhibition and addresses the FR properties of various FR compounds containing polymers, their FR mechanisms, and fire toxicant releasing and inhibition methods in detail. It systematically covers the synergetic effects between different FR compounds, and explains the significance of thermal stability and melt dripping for polymers’ FR properties.

The fundamental concepts described here are essential to understanding the FR behaviors of various polymers and their nanocomposites, and to developing efficient, environmentally friendly FR polymers and nanocomposites for a wide range of applications. This book is ideally suited for researchers in the fields of polymer science and engineering, and for graduate students in chemistry and materials science.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Introduction
Abstract
In modern society, plastics are considered as most versatile materials for wide range of applications, such as coatings, paintings, adhesives, tough elastomers.
Suprakas Sinha Ray, Malkappa Kuruma
Chapter 2. Polymer Combustion and Flame Retardancy
Abstract
Most polymers are derived from petroleum hydrocarbon sources and hence are extremely flammable.
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Chapter 3. Flame-Retardancy Testing
Abstract
Standard FR activity testing methods and procedures have been developed to evaluate the FR activity of polymers.
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Chapter 4. Types of Flame Retardants Used for the Synthesis of Flame-Retardant Polymers
Abstract
Currently, a variety of chemical compounds are being used as Flame-retardants (FRs) and they can be classified according to the type of element present.
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Chapter 5. Flame-Retardant Polyurethanes
Abstract
In 1937, the German scientist Otto Bayer and his team discovered poly addition reactions.
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Chapter 6. Melt-Dripping and Char Formation
Abstract
This chapter reports the fundamental understanding of melt-dripping and how this characteristic of polymeric materials link with fire properties.
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Chapter 7. Polymer Nanocomposites for Fire Retardant Applications
Abstract
Recently, nanostructured materials have drawn significant attention for increasing the fire safety of polymer materials and also to overcome several drawbacks of pure polymer materials.
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Backmatter
Metadata
Title
Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant Polymers
Authors
Prof. Suprakas Sinha Ray
Dr. Malkappa Kuruma
Copyright Year
2020
Electronic ISBN
978-3-030-35491-6
Print ISBN
978-3-030-35490-9
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35491-6

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