Fei Zhong , Xubin Yang , Chunlin Chen , Yingqing Zhan , Xinyu Bai , Wenjin He , Liyun Zhang
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Abstract
Here, a high P, N-containing microsphere (PZM) was synthesized from hydroxyl/amino-rich dopamine and hexachlorocyclotriphosphonitrile (HCCP). As an organic additive, PZM provided inherent flame-retardant activity and good dispersion in the epoxy matrix. Zinc hydroxystannate nanoparticles (ZHS) and a tannic acid–iron complex (TA-Fe) were then assembled on the PZM surface in a gradient manner to form a multilayered nano flame retardant (PZM/ZHS@TA-Fe). This hybrid not only preserved the flame-retardant role of PZM but also imparted stronger metal-catalyzed carbonization capability, enhancing thermal barrier performance and char densification. The PZM/ZHS@TA-Fe/EP coating showed a minimum backside temperature of 170.6 ± 2.1 ℃ in large-plate tests, 36.79 % lower than pure EP, and formed a denser, more intact char. Furnace chamber tests revealed an expansion height of 23.8 ± 0.93 mm (expansion rate 18.45 ± 0.73), confirming excellent thermal insulation. Moreover, its smoke density rating (40.5 ± 1.62 %) was 38.73 % lower than that of pure EP, indicating remarkable smoke suppression. These results demonstrated that the proposed nano flame retardant effectively reinforced char formation capability and fire protection of waterborne epoxy intumescent coatings.
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Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects is an international journal devoted to the science underlying applications of colloids and interfacial phenomena.
The journal aims at publishing high quality research papers featuring new materials or new insights into the role of colloid and interface science in (for example) food, energy, minerals processing, pharmaceuticals or the environment.