Improving the Flame Retardancy of Plant Oil Based Polymers

Lligadas, Gerard; Ronda, Juan C.; Galià, Marina; Cádiz, Virgínia

doi:10.1016/b978-0-444-53808-6.00022-6

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“…One of the main mechanisms of action exhibited by phosphorus FR is their excellent ability to form protective char layers which affects self-extinguishing and protects the sample from the spread of the flame. There exists a plethora examples of phosphorus FR in the literature, many of which are outside the scope of this review and the author would encourage the reader to explore recent reviews [ 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 ].…”

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Recent Advances in Bio-Based Flame Retardant Additives for Synthetic Polymeric Materials

Hobbs

2019

Polymers

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It would be difficult to imagine how modern life across the globe would operate in the absence of synthetic polymers. Although these materials (mostly in the form of plastics) have revolutionized our daily lives, there are consequences to their use, one of these being their high levels of flammability. For this reason, research into the development of flame retardant (FR) additives for these materials is of tremendous importance. However, many of the FRs prepared are problematic due to their negative impacts on human health and the environment. Furthermore, their preparations are neither green nor sustainable since they require typical organic synthetic processes that rely on fossil fuels. Because of this, the need to develop more sustainable and non-toxic options is vital. Many research groups have turned their attention to preparing new bio-based FR additives for synthetic polymers. This review explores some of the recent examples made in this field.

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