Zope, Indraneel Suhas <br/><br/>
Fire retardancy behavior of polymer/clay nanocomposites / 
Indraneel Suhas Zope 
 - Singapore  Springer  2018 
 - 165 p. 
<br/><br/> This thesis investigates the early ignition behaviour of polymer/clay nanocomposites, which are perceived as potential eco-friendly flame retardant systems. It examines the correlation between clay structural chemistry and high-temperature transformations with the clay-assisted decomposition of organic macromolecules. In particular, it investigates the unique effects of metal ions like Mg2+, Al3+ and Fe3+ that are inherent in clays (smectite) on the combustion and thermo-oxidative decomposition of polyamide 6. The results indicate that metal ions present on/in montmorillonite platelets have preferential reactivity towards peroxy/alkoxy groups during polyamide 6 thermal decomposition.  Lastly, a simple solution in the form of a physical coating on clay surface is proposed, based on the role of polymer–clay interfacial interaction. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9789811083266 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Fire resistant polymers<br/>Polymers<br/>Materials<br/>Materials science<br/>Composite materials<br/>Glass
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>620.118 ZOP-I