Two-Dimensional Metal Phenylphosphonates as Novel Flame Retardants for Polystyrene

Junling Wang, Bihe Yuan, Xiaowei Mu, Xiaming Feng, Qilong Tai, Yuan Hu

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Abstract

In this work, layered metal phenylphosphonates are synthesized via hydrothermal method and their morphology is observed by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Then, their polystyrene (PS) composites with 2 wt % phenylphosphonates are fabricated and thermal stability as well as combustion behavior are investigated. Excellent dispersion state of fillers and strong interfacial interaction between PS and phenylphosphonates are achieved. Char residue yield of the PS composites is enhanced in TGA test and the values of peak heat release rate are decreased appreciably, suggesting the improvements in thermal stability and flame retardancy. Moreover, the amount of aromatic compounds released from PS is decreased remarkably after the incorporation of phenylphosphonates.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7192-7206
Number of pages15
JournalIndustrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
Volume56
Issue number25
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Jun 2017
Externally publishedYes

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