Overview
The use of polymers is restricted by their flammability - they may indeed initiate or propagate fire. Fire Retardancy of Polymers focuses on mineral additives from either micro- or nano-composites for application in fire retardants. With the use of fire retardant additives containing halogen or phosphorus compounds in decline, the need for other systems is evident. The major materials that are used are alumina trihydrate or magnesium hydroxide which account for more than 50% by weight of the world-wide sales of fire retardants. Recent works have shown that such halogen-free compounds may give enhanced fire retardancy to polymeric materials when used in low levels, alone, or in synergistic mixtures. The corresponding fire performance depends on the dispersion of the mineral filler, with micrometer-scale dispersion leading to the best performances. Specialists discuss these new applications of mineral fillers with particular emphasis on action mechanisms, new materials including textiles, toxicology and hazards. With extensive references, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date view of these applications. This book will appeal to professionals, materials scientists and engineers looking for novel ways to eliminate fire hazards and improve flame retardancy of materials, with a special interest in sustainable development.
Full Product Details
Author: Michel Le Bras (Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de Lille, France) ,
Peter R Hornsby (Queen's University Belfast) ,
Serge Bourbigot (École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Lille, France) ,
Roger N Rothon (Rothon Consultants)
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint: Royal Society of Chemistry
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 3.10cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 1.725kg
ISBN: 9780854045822
ISBN 10: 0854045821
Pages: 436
Publication Date: 18 March 2005
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Likely to be most useful to scientists and engineers doing R&D on flame retardant nanocomposites, as well as other types of mineral-filled composites, and it can serve as an introduction to the subject. -- Chemistry and Industry, Issue 2, 23 January 2006 (Edward Weil) Chemistry and Industry A good introduction to the subject. -- Polymer News, 2005 (Edward D Weil) Polymer News
Likely to be most useful to scientists and engineers doing R&D on flame retardant nanocomposites, as well as other types of mineral-filled composites, and it can serve as an introduction to the subject. -- Chemistry and Industry, Issue 2, 23 January 2006 (Edward Weil) Chemistry and Industry A good introduction to the subject. -- Polymer News, 2005 (Edward D Weil) Polymer News
