Flame Retardant Properties of Different Polymers

K. Selatile, E. R. Sadiku, S. S. Ray, M. J. Mochane, Teboho C. Mokhena

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Abstract

Flame retardancy in polymers, is one of the key features to be established before their potential usage in a wide variety of applications is ascertained. The polymers covered in this chapter are either inherently flame retardant, chemically modified, or with flame-retardants inclusions, as additives for polymers. The chapter gives an overview of the flammability and thermal degradation of various polymers. To investigate the flame retardant properties, fire test techniques, such as UL-94, limiting oxygen index (LOI), ignition prevention properties, reduction in the rate of heat release, and smoke generation, are also discussed. The flammability studies of various polymers by using different flame-retardants (FRs), including bio-based alternatives and flame retardant efficiencies, are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEngineering Materials
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages35-57
Number of pages23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameEngineering Materials
VolumePart F3640
ISSN (Print)1612-1317
ISSN (Electronic)1868-1212

Keywords

  • Combustion
  • Flame retardant
  • Flammability
  • Mechanisms
  • Polymers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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