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Low‐density polyethylene/spherical silica (LDPE/SGS) nanocomposites, containing 1, 2, and 6 wt % neat and modified (having amine functional groups) silica nanoparticles, were prepared by melt mixing using a twin‐screw corotating extruder. To improve the dispersion degree of the nanoparticles, glicydyl methacrylate grafted ethylene/n‐octene copolymer (EOR‐g‐GMA) containing 0.6 wt % GMA was used as a compatibilizer. It was observed that mechanical properties such as tensile strength, Young's modulus, and impact strength increase and are mainly affected by the loading and size of silica nanoparticles as well as by the EOR‐g‐GMA. The addition of modified silica and EOR‐g‐GMA resulted in a further enhancement of mechanical properties due to the improved interfacial adhesion. Storage and loss modulus values of prepared nanocomposites measured by dynamic‐mechanical thermal analysis were sensitive to the microstructure of the nanocomposites. Higher storage and loss modulus are evidence that the nanocomposites became stiffer. By adding the modified silica and EOR‐g‐GMA further increase in storage and loss modulus were observed due to the better dispersion of silica nanoparticles and increased compatibility between silica and the LDPE matrix. Both permitted a much more efficient transfer of stress from the polymer matrix to the silica nanoparticles. The improved barrier properties of all nanocomposites can also be mentioned as a positive effect. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012

The flame resistance of applied coating materials affects the safety of innovative technological solutions. Silicone-containing polymeric materials are one of the most economical solutions in the field of coatings due to the effect of the unique combination of very good thermal, resistance, and surface properties. The rich chemistry of silicon compounds, which results in their very good thermal stability, allows their use as flame-resistant coating materials or as flame retardants in polymer composites. In this review, the flame resistance of PDMS systems based on their thermal degradation data, as well as possible paths of thermal degradation depending on external conditions including the effect of additives, flame resistance of hybrid silicone-containing coating materials and most important innovative applications of these materials, are reviewed. Very good results from the use of organic silicon compounds as fire retardants in polymers obtained by many research teams are one of the promising ways of overcoming the health, safety, and availability concerns of traditional halogenated fire retardants.

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