3D MXene frameworks for flame retardant hydrophobic polymer nanocomposites

• Published in: Composites. Part A, Applied science and manufacturing Vol. 173; p. 107673
• Main Authors: Wang, Wei, Wang, Cheng, Yuen, Anthony Chun Yin, Li, Ao, Lin, Bo, Yuan, Yao, Ma, Chao, Han, Yu, Yeoh, Guan Heng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2023
• Subjects: asymmetric membranes; Fire safety; Flame retardancy; flame retardants; hydrophobicity; MXene; polymer nanocomposites; polymers; PVB composites; synergism; Synergistic effect; thermal degradation; Flame retardancy; PVB composites; Synergistic effect; MXene; Fire safety

[Display omitted] •Synthesis of MXene-based flame-retardant networks using phase change and freezing-drying methods for the first time.•Utilization of MXene nanosheets to enhance flame retardancy of hydrophobic polymers.•Incorporation of flame-retardant networks to aid dispersion of MXene nanosheets...