Synthesis, Characterization of Some Fire-Retardant Polymers and their Application

Document Type : Original Research Papers

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1 Chemistry Depart, Faculty of Science Benha Univ., Benha, Egypt

2 Polymer Depart, National Research Centre.

Abstract

Food waste or vehicle rubber tyres were used to make activated carbon and carbon nanotubes. Activated carbon was made by two different activation methods: first, phosphoric acid and later potassium hydroxide. These particles were developed that could be easily integrated and effectively dispersed into polymers. Fire tests like ignitability, limiting oxy-index, and thermal stability were carried out using wood specimens painted with polymers where specimens showed far extent in fire retarding. 

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