Synthesis of a bio-based flame retardant via a facile strategy and its synergistic effect with ammonium polyphosphate on the flame retardancy of polylactic acid

• Published in: Polymer degradation and stability Vol. 191; p. 109684
• Main Authors: Zhan, Yuanyuan, Wu, Xujuan, Wang, Shasha, Yuan, Bihe, Fang, Quan, Shang, Sheng, Cao, Chengran, Chen, Gongqing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2021; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: ammonium polyphosphates; Bio-based flame retardant; calorimetry; Chemical synthesis; Combustion; Composite materials; degradation; Enthalpy; Ferric chloride; Fire hazards; Flame retardants; Flammability; heat; Heat release rate; Melt-dripping; Nicotinamide; oxygen; Phosphonic acids; phosphorous acid; Polyester resins; Polylactic acid; Raw materials; Renewable resources; synergism; Synergistic effect; Thermal properties; Vapor phases; Bio-based flame retardant; Thermal properties; Melt-dripping; Polylactic acid

•A novel bio-based flame retardant was synthesized via a simple ionic reaction.•The synergistic effects of IFR on combustion behaviors of PLA were explored.•APP/ATMP-NA-Fe endowed PLA with excellent flame-retardant performance. The high flammability and severe melt-dripping during the combustion are...