Fire Retardancy Behavior of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites [electronic resource] /
Zope, Indraneel Suhas.author.
This thesis investigates the early ignition behavior of polymer/clay nanocomposites, which are perceived as potential eco-friendly flame retardant systems. It examines the correlation between clay structural chemistry and high-temperature transformations with clay-assisted decomposition of organic macromolecules. In particular, it investigates the unique effects of metal ions like Mg2+, Al3+ and Fe3+ that are inherent in clays (smectite) on the combustion and thermo-oxidative decomposition of polyamide 6. The results indicate that metal ions present on/in montmorillonite platelets have preferential reactivity towards peroxy/alkoxy groups during polyamide 6 thermal decomposition.  Lastly, a simple solution in the form of a physical coating on clay surface is proposed, based on the role of polymer–clay interfacial interaction.
Introduction -- Literature Review -- Experimental Methodology -- Decomposition Behavior of Metal-ion Exchanged Clay -- Thermo-oxidative Decomposition Behavior of Polyamide 6 Nanocomposites with Metal-ion Exchanged Clays -- Thermo-oxidative Decomposition Behavior of Polyamide 6 Nanocomposites with Structurally Different Clays -- Controlling the Interfacial Interactions Between Clay and Host Polyamide 6 Matrix -- Clay Catalysis and Fire Retardancy of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites: A Complete Overview.
This thesis investigates the early ignition behavior of polymer/clay nanocomposites, which are perceived as potential eco-friendly flame retardant systems. It examines the correlation between clay structural chemistry and high-temperature transformations with clay-assisted decomposition of organic macromolecules. In particular, it investigates the unique effects of metal ions like Mg2+, Al3+ and Fe3+ that are inherent in clays (smectite) on the combustion and thermo-oxidative decomposition of polyamide 6. The results indicate that metal ions present on/in montmorillonite platelets have preferential reactivity towards peroxy/alkoxy groups during polyamide 6 thermal decomposition.  Lastly, a simple solution in the form of a physical coating on clay surface is proposed, based on the role of polymer–clay interfacial interaction.
Ceramics.
Glass.
Composites (Materials).
Composite materials.
Engineering—Materials.
Polymers  .
Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials.
Materials Engineering.
Polymer Sciences.