title: Flame retardant polymeric foams based on poly(ethylene vinylacetate)/clay nanocomposites.
abstract: Poly(ethylene vinylacetate)/clay nanocomposites were prepared by a "one pot" method, using Cloisite-Na+ with a compatibilizer at different ratios. The nano-composite prepared was used to prepare a flame retarding polymeric foams. Flame retarding properties were examined by the limiting oxygen index and cone calorimetry. CO and CO2 production were reduced remarkably by using the nanocomposite in EVA blends.
authors.affiliation: Chemical Engineering Department, Marine Functional Materials BK21, Chosun University, GwangJu 501-759, Korea.
authors.forename: Soo Kyung
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Byung Wook
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Jo
authors.forename: Jung Sun
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Sohn
authors.forename: Yoo Sung
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Choi