TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Flame retardant properties of EVA-nanocomposites and improvements by combination of nanofillers with aluminium trihydrate
JO  - Fire and materials
A1  - Beyer, G.
SP  - 193
EP  - 197
VL  - 25
IS  - 5
N2  - 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 />
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SN  - 0308-0501
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -