Fire retardant coatings
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Innovative hybrid materials enhance waterborne fire retardant coatings
A new study demonstrates the synergistic effects of Ni,Fe-MOF and DOPO-modified alginate fibres in waterborne intumescent fire retardant coatings. The approach significantly boosts flame retardancy, char...
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Double-encapsulation structures create multifunctional flame-retardant, antibacterial, and hydrophobic cotton fabrics
Researchers have developed a bio-based double-encapsulation strategy using β-cyclodextrin and L-arginine to produce cotton fabrics with flame-retardant, antibacterial, and hydrophobic properties, meeting...
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Flame retardant PET fabric
A new work describes a flame retardant behavior and smoke suppression of gelatin/phytic acid/clay complexes on PET fabric.
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Aldehyde-free and bio-based durable coatings
Researchers found that by using aldehyde-free and bio-based coatings on cellulose fabrics, a significant improvement in flame retardant properties, antibacterial effect and wear performance can be achieved....
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Innovative intumescent fire protective coating offers enhanced steel protection
A newly developed epoxy-based fire protective coating has demonstrated outstanding performance in protecting steel surfaces. Optimized with a specific ratio of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and copper oxide...
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A fire-retardant coating for wood made from chitosan itaconate
Researchers found that chitosan-itaconate-based coatings can delay the ignition of wood and significantly reduce flame spread.
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Synthesis of phytic acid-layered zinc oxide hybrid nanoparticles and their flame-retardant applications in polyurethane coatings
Researchers found that the coatings produced with PA/ZnO hybrid nanoparticles can protect metal substrates from fire-related damage.
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Biomass ATP filler enhances fire resistance and smoke suppression in intumescent coatings
Researchers found that the addition of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as a green, bio-based filler in intumescent fire retardant coatings improves flame retardant properties.
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Flame-retardant coatings for wood surfaces
Researchers developed water-borne intumescent coatings using adenosine-based phosphonates.
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Novel flame retardant pressure sensitive adhesives
A new study investigates phosphorus-based flame retardant acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives with superior peel strength and transfer characteristics.
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Flame-retardant superhydrophobic cotton fabric
Scientists have constructed a stable flame-retardant superhydrophobic cotton fabric (FRS-CF) via a simple impregnation method.
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Enhanced flame retardancy of epoxy resin
Researchers have described a new DOPO-based derivative for enhancing the flame retardancy and the mechanical properties of epoxy resin.
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Flame retardation of polyester–cotton fabrics
A new study portrays the facile construction of phosphorous acid-modified chitosan/montmorillonite coatings for highly efficient flame retardation of polyester–cotton fabrics
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Solvent-free intumescent fire protection epoxy coatings
A recent study shows the production of fire protection epoxy coatings with excellent smoke suppression, toxicity reduction, and durability enabled by a micro/nano-structured P/N/Si-containing flame retardant....