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1 online resource (xvi, 598 pages) : illustrations |
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Woodhead Publishing in materials |
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Woodhead Publishing in materials.
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| Contents |
Cover; Advances in fire retardant materials; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; 1 Introduction; Part I Advances in fire ratardant materials; 2 Flame retardancy of textiles: new approaches; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Developments in assessing levels of flame retardancy of textiles; 2.3 Flame retardant natural fibres; 2.4 Flame retardant synthetic fibres; 2.5 Flame retardant inorganic man-made fibres; 2.6 Future trends; 2.7 References; 3 Developments in phosphorus flame retardants; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Main types of phosphorus flame retardants; 3.3 Polycarbonate and its blends |
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3.4 Polyesters and nylons3.5 Epoxy resins; 3.6 Polyurethane foams; 3.7 Polyolefins; 3.8 Future trends; 3.9 Sources of further information and advice; 3.10 Conclusions; 3.11 References; 4 Halogen-free flame retardants; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Challenges posed by replacing halogen-containing flame retardants; 4.3 Attempts at successful halogen replacement in special applications; 4.4 Flame retardancy and anti-dripping properties; 4.5 Flame retardancy andmechanical properties; 4.6 Future trends; 4.7 Acknowledgements; 4.8 Sources of further information and advice; 4.9 References |
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5 Nanocomposites I: Current developments in nanocomposites as novel flame retardants5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Brief history of polymer nanocomposites in flame retardancy applications; 5.3 Nanoparticles for polymer nanocomposite use; 5.4 Polymer nanocomposite for mation; 5.5 Polymer nanocomposite flammability -- measured effects without conventional flame retardants; 5.6 Mechanismof flammability reduction; 5.7 Polymer nanocomposites combined with conventional flame retardants; 5.8 Applications for flame retardant polymer nanocomposites; 5.9 Future trends and conclusions; 5.10 Acknowledgements |
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5.11 Sources of further information and advice5.12 References; 6 Nanocomposites II: Potential applications for nanocomposite-based flame retardant systems; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Applications and processing challenges for nanocomposite polymers; 6.3 Potential application areas; 6.4 Future trends; 6.5 References; 7 Flame retardant/resistant textile coatings and laminates; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Main types of fire retardant/resistant coatings and laminates; 7.3 Halogen replacement in back-coated textile formulations; 7.4 Role of nanoparticles |
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7.5 Introduction of volatile phosphorus-containing species7.6 Novel or smart ways of introducing flame retardant coatings to textiles and laminates; 7.7 Plasma-initiated coatings; 7.8 References; 8 Environmentally friendly flame resistant textiles; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Key environmental/ecotoxicological issues; 8.3 Desirable properties of environmentally friendly flame retardant chemicals; 8.4 Examples of potentially environmentally friendly flame retardant applications for cotton-based textiles |
| Summary |
Annotation This important book provides a comprehensive account of the advances that have occurred in fire science in relation to a broad range of materials. The manufacture of fire retardant materials is an active area of research, the understanding of which can improve safety as well as the marketability of a product |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
" ... on behalf of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining." |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (Knovel, viewed Dec. 15, 2011) |
| Subject |
Fire resistant materials.
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Fireproofing of fabrics.
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Fireproofing agents.
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Flame Retardants
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fire resistance.
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fireproofing agent.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- General.
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Fireproofing agents
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Fire resistant materials
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Fireproofing of fabrics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Horrocks, A. Richard.
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Price, Dennis, Professor.
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Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining.
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| ISBN |
1845695070 |
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9781845695071 |
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