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Two‐Step Polyelectrolyte Complex Coating for Flame Retardant Flax.

Authors :
Rodriguez‐Melendez, Danixa
Smith, Dallin L.
Fisher, Sarah G.
Sonnier, Rodolphe
Vahabi, Henri
Grunlan, Jaime C.
Source :
Macromolecular Materials & Engineering. Jan2024, Vol. 309 Issue 1, p1-8. 8p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Flax fabric textile is of great interest as bio‐fiber reinforcement in composites, which has gained popularity due to the high demand for sustainable materials. Despite its sustainability, flax is inherently flammable. This study demonstrates a two‐step polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) coating that renders flax fabric self‐extinguishing. The PEC coating consists of polyethylenimine (PEI) and sodium hexametaphosphate (PSP), cured with a citric acid buffer. Sonication employed during the curing process improves the infiltration of the coating into the flax fibers and maintains the fabric's hand. When comparing non‐sonicated and sonicated flax samples, the latter achieves self‐extinguishing behavior and passes the vertical flame test. Pyrolysis‐combustion flow calorimetry reveals that this PEI/PSP coating (with sonication) reduces the peak heat release rate and total heat release by 40% and 67%, respectively. The intumescent mechanism is predominantly observed in the condensed phase, as suggested by differential scanning calorimetry and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The results demonstrate that the two‐step PEC treatment with sonication effectively reduces the flammability of flax fabric, making it a promising option for the development of functional fibers, particularly for bio‐composite reinforcement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14387492
Volume :
309
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Macromolecular Materials & Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174780685
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.202300229