Flame retardant polymeric foams based on poly(ethylene vinylacetate)/clay nanocomposites.
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.
Choi
Soo Kyung
SK
Chemical Engineering Department, Marine Functional Materials BK21, Chosun University, GwangJu 501-759, Korea.
Jo
Byung Wook
BW
Sohn
Jung Sun
JS
Choi
Yoo Sung
YS