Browsing by Subject "flame retardant"
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(2012-07-16)A variety of materials were used to fabricate nanocoatings using layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly to reduce the flammability of cotton fabric. The most effective brominated flame retardants have raised concerns related to ...
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(2014-12-09)Halogen-additives are cost effective flame retardants (FRs) that scavenge H• and OH• radicals in the gas phase, but are under significant scrutiny due to the toxic smoke they release and their potential to leach out into ...
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(2016-09-26)Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly is a simple technique capable of building multifunctional thin films on a variety of surfaces from dilute aqueous solutions. LbL coatings on polyurethane foam have been successful in reducing ...
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(2015-11-02)Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly is a promising technique for depositing multi-functional thin films from dilute aqueous solutions. These films have found use as environmentally-benign flame retardants, replacing halogenated ...
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(2012-10-23)Numerous studies have focused on enhancing the flame retardant behavior of cotton and polyurethane foam. Some of the most commonly used treatments (e.g., brominated compounds) have raised concerns with regard to toxicity ...
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(2021-04-07)Fire and flammability continue to plague society, causing tens of thousands of needless deaths and injuries per year, in addition to billions of dollars in property damage. Common materials such as wood exhibit dangerous ...