Nanoparticles as Effective Flame Retardants for Natural and Synthetic Textile Polymers: Application, Mechanism, and Optimization

Abstract

Along with the rising trend of stringent fire safety regulations, demands for reduction in the fire hazard caused by highly combustible materials such as textiles and polymers have become a matter of significant importance. Therefore, numerous attempts have been made to improve the flame retardation of textiles for a variety of applications. The present paper aims to review the recent developments in the flame retardant nanocomposites of natural and synthetic textile polymers. We survey the application of different nanoparticles or a combination of nanoparticles and conventional flame retardants. Furthermore, a comprehensive discussion on mechanisms and optimized conditions of flame retardation and thermal stability is presented.

Keywords:

• Flame retardation
• textile
• polymer nanocomposite
• thermal stability