Fire retardant coatings
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Bio-based flame-retardant coatings
Researchers have presented novel bio-based phosphorous-containing UV-curable flame-retardant coatings.
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Jotun expands fire protection coating R&D facilities
Global paints and coatings manufacturer Jotun, one of the major providers of intumescent fire protection coatings for the infrastructure and energy industries, has announced the completion of major expansion...
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Waterborne resin to enhance the fire resistance of plywood
A new work has focused on the thermal properties of an intumescent coating with waterborne melamine-acrylic emulsion resin for plywood.
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Non-halogenated flame retardants for wood coatings
A new review article focuses on non-halogenated UV-curable flame retardants for wood coating applications.
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Novel flame retardant polyurea composite coating
A new study introduces an enhanced flame retardancy and anti-impact performance of polyurea composite coating reinforced by modified ammonium polyphosphate and two-dimensional nano-fillers.
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Oyster shells to form flame-retardant epoxy
Scientists have demonstrated the facile construction of a phosphorus-free and green organic-inorganic hybrid flame-retardant system.
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Novel coatings against hydrocarbon fires
A new work focuses on the investigation of the fire protection of steel using inorganic intumescent alkali silicate and geopolymer (alkali aluminosilicate) coatings at temperatures relevant for hydrocarbon...
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Review: Fire-resistant and flame-retardant surfaces
A new review sheds light on the state-of-the-art of fire-resistant and flame-retardant surface finishing of polymers and textiles.
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Phosphorous-containing bio-based flame-retardant materials
A new review decribes recent developments in phosphorous-containing bio-based flame-retardant materials for coatings.
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Water-based resins for fire protection
A new study focuses on the performance of different water-based resins in the formulation of intumescent coatings for passive fire protection.
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Review: Polydopamine coatings for timber protection against fire
Global warming has boosted the frequency and severity of bushfires in Australia, and several regions of the world, calling for the urgent development of fire-proof buildings and architectures. This natural...
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Casein as sustainable green flame retardant
Researchers have portrayed waterborne hybrid polyurethane coatings containing Casein as sustainable flame retardant through different synthesis approaches.
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Enhancing fire safety with oyster shell powder
Researchers have studied the effect of functionalised oyster shell powder with ammonium polyphosphate on the fire safety performance of epoxy resin.
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Vanillin-based flame retardant epoxy coating on wood surface
During a recently conducted study, a novel phosphate-containing epoxy reactive flame retardant (VB) was successfully synthesised by one step reaction using vanillin (VA) and benzene phosphorous oxydichloride...