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Study on the preparation of macromolecular compatibilizer and its effect on the characteristics of fluoroelastomer (FKM)/silicone rubber (MVQ) blend
The FKM-g-SiR macromolecular compatibilizer was produced by using a high-temperature thermomechanical grafting process to graft long-chain vinyl silicone oils (SiR, terminal vinyl dimethicone) with varying vinyl ...
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Flame retardant and hydrophobic cotton using a unique phosphorus–nitrogen–silicon-containing coating
Phosphorus–nitrogen–silicon-containing coatings consisting of tris(hydroxymethyl)phosphine oxide (THPO), 3,5-diamino-1,2,4-triazole (guanazole), and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) were prepared via a simple spray...
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Intrinsically Anti-Flammable Apigenin-derived Epoxy Thermosets with High Glass Transition Temperature and Mechanical Strength
In this work, apigenin was chosen as a raw material to synthesize a novel epoxy monomer (DGEA), while the bio-based epoxy resin was further obtained after curing with 4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane (DDM). The con...
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A Furan-based Phosphaphenanthrene-containing Derivative as a Highly Efficient Flame-retardant Agent for Epoxy Thermosets without Deteriorating Thermomechanical Performances
In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, develo** flame retardants from bio-based resources has aroused extensive interest in recent years. In this work, we utilized furfural (biomass) and 9,10-dihydro-9...
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Investigating the adsorption behavior and mechanism of Eu(III) and Au(III) on β-cyclodextrin/polyethylenimine functionalized waste paper
A bio-adsorbent (DAWP-PEI-β-CD) was facilely prepared by introducing polyethylenimine (PEI) and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) into dialdehyde waste paper (DAWP) via a facile two-step method. The structures, morphologi...
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Highly flame retardant, low thermally conducting, and hydrophobic phytic acid-guanazole-cellulose nanofiber composite foams
Cellulose as a bio-based material has attracted increasing attention due to its excellent properties. However, cellulose is very flammable and it is necessary to impart flame retardancy to cellulose nanofiber ...
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Recent Progress in Two-dimensional Nanomaterials Following Graphene for Improving Fire Safety of Polymer (Nano)composites
The high fire safety of polymer nanocomposites is being pursued by research institutions around the world. In addition to intrinsic flame retardancy strategy, the additive-type flame retardants have attracted ...
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Thermogravimetric analysis and kinetics characteristics of typical grains
We investigated the thermal decomposition behaviors of two typical grains, rice and corn, using a thermogravimetric analyzer at different heating rates. The pyrolysis process of rice and corn both can be divid...
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Self-assembly of phosphonate-metal complex for superhydrophobic and durable flame-retardant polyester–cotton fabrics
Poor washing durability still poses a big challenge to the practical applications of flame-retardant fabrics. Herein, a facile and eco-friendly dip-coating approach is proposed to fabricate durable flame-retar...
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Hydrophobic and flame-retardant finishing of cotton fabrics for water–oil separation
Fabrics with high flame-retardancy have been extensively applied for numerous applications including textile, garments, automobile industries, pants, shirts, suits bed sheets, and indoor decorations. Coatings ...
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Highly flame retardant zeolitic imidazole framework-8@cellulose composite aerogels as absorption materials for organic pollutants
In the current study, Zeolitic Imidazole Framework-8 (ZIF-8) was in situ grown on the surface of cellulose fibers and the ZIF-8@cellulose composite aerogels were fabricated by a freeze-drying method. The flame...
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PVA Hydrogel Functionalization via PET-RAFT Grafting with Glycidyl Methacrylate and Immobilization with 2-Hydroxypropyltrimethyl Ammonium Chloride Chitosan via Ring-Open Reaction
To solve the biofouling problem of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel as the artificial cornea, glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) and 2-hydroxypropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride chitosan (HACC) were grafted on the surf...
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Novel P/N/Si/S-containing Mononickel Complex as a Metal-based Intumescent Flame Retardant for Cotton Fabrics
A new P/N/Si/S-containing mononickel complex NiS, which can be regarded as a rare type of the metal-based intumescent flame retardant, has been prepared through the condensation reaction of precursor NiCl with 1,...
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Alginate and Probiotics Synergistically Reversed Dextran Sulfate Sodium Salt (DSS)-Induced Gut Barrier Damage
Previous studies have established that sole probiotics or fibre could be used to relieve colitis. However, few studies evaluated the synergistical effect of fibre and probiotics in treating colitis. This study...
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Reinforcement of layer-by-layer self-assembly coating modified cellulose nanofibers to reduce the flammability of polyvinyl alcohol
Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were modified with 2 bilayers coating composed of polyethlenimine (PEI), melamine and phytic acid using a layer-by-layer self-assembly technique. The (PEI + melamine/phytic acid)2 base...
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Finishing of cotton fabrics by multi-layered coatings to improve their flame retardancy and water repellency
In this study, we finished cotton fabrics with polyethylenimine (PEI)/melamine and phytic acid (PA) by layer-by-layer assembly to enhance their flame retardant properties. Subsequently, the flame retardant tre...
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Phthalonitrile-functionalized poly(ether imide) oligomers derived from phthalazinone-containing dianhydride: facile synthesis, curing and properties
A novel series of soluble and curable poly(ether imide) oligomers (PPEI-Phs) containing phthalazinone moiety and terminal phthalonitrile groups were prepared from an excess amount of phthalazinone-based dianhy...
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Flammability of polystyrene/aluminim phosphinate composites containing modified ammonium polyphosphate
Polystyrene (PS) composites with different loading level and proportions of CNAPP20 [i.e., ammonium polyphosphate (APP) wrapped graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), where mass ratio of g-C3N4 to the CNAPP was 20%] ...
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A novel boron–nitrogen intumescent flame retardant coating on cotton with improved washing durability
A series of boron–nitrogen polymers (PEIPAs) were synthesized to provide a green alternative for flame retardant finishing on cotton fabrics. An organic boron compound, phenylboronic acid (PA) was successfully...
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Thermal destruction of luffa sponge under air and nitrogen
Luffa sponge is an agricultural product with large global production. In this study, we studied the effect of ashing temperature and atmosphere on the physicochemical characteristics of luffa sponge. All of th...
