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Surface modification of hybrid fibres for fire protection
Author(s) -
Heidari S.,
Parén A.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
fire and materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.482
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1099-1018
pISSN - 0308-0501
DOI - 10.1002/fam.810170203
Subject(s) - fire retardant , cellulose , aluminium , surface modification , materials science , chemical engineering , cellulose fiber , laundry , composite material , waste management , engineering
The formation of polyaluminosiloxane networks through surface modification of cellulose‐polysilicic acid hybrid fibres with inorganic aluminium compounds enhances flame retardancy and laundry performance of these fibres. Fibres of cellulose‐polysilicic acid (VISIL) have been reported as a flame retardant. In contrast to their thermal property, these fibres undergo a significant change, in terms of flame retardancy, when subjected to alkaline conditions (pH > 10). Surface modification of these fibres with inorganic aluminium compounds not only reduces the solubility behaviour but also increases the flame retardancy.