The
heterolayered architecture design is capable of assembling
different nanomaterials into a multifunctional nanohybrid. Herein,
based on an electrostatic-driven self-assembly process, polyaniline-modified
boron nitride (BN/PANI) nanosheets are fixated onto the surface of
molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanosheets, thus forming a
multifunctional heterolayered architecture nanohybrid. Based on the
barrier effect of BN nanosheets and the Lewis acid catalysis effect
and the chain rearrangement effect of MoS2, the prepared
BN/PANI/MoS2 presents a desirable enhancement effect in
the flame retardancy and toxic smoke suppression of epoxy resins.
Meanwhile, in a high-temperature environment, the charge carrier produced
by MoS2 nanosheets is rapidly transferred by electric BN/PANI,
thus accelerating the formation of a protective char layer. It was
found that 5.0 wt % addition of BN/PANI/MoS2, respectively,
leads to decreases of 23.7, 9.1, 11.1, and 29.9% to the peak heat
release rate, total heat release, peak smoke release rate, and total
smoke release. In this work, in terms of the design of heterolayered
architecture, the unique function of solo nanomaterial is effectively
integrated to obtain the optimal effect, thus promoting the application
of nanohybrids in polymer composites.