@article{ref1,
title="Flame retardant properties of EVA-nanocomposites and improvements by combination of nanofillers with aluminium trihydrate",
journal="Fire and materials",
year="2001",
author="Beyer, G.",
volume="25",
number="5",
pages="193-197",
abstract="Flame retardant nanocomposites are synthesized by melt-blending ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers (EVA) with modified layered silicates (montmorillonites). Thermo gravimetric analysis performed under different atmospheres (nitrogen and air) demonstrated a clear increase in the thermal stability of the layered silicate-based nanocomposites. The use of the cone calorimeter to investigate the fire properties of the materials indicated that the nanocomposites caused a large decrease in heat release. The char-formation is the main factor important for improvement and its function is outlined. Further improvements of the flame retardancy by combinations of nanotillers and traditional FR-additives on the basis of metal hydroxides were also studied.<p />",
language="",
issn="0308-0501",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}