Mechanistic Aspects of Nanoeffect on Poly(acrylic ester)-GO Composites: TGA-FTIR Study on Thermal Degradation and Flammability of Polymer Layered Graphite Oxide Composites

摘要

The TGA-FTIR technique has been utilized to study the thermal degradation of poly (acrylic ester) (PAE) and its graphite oxide micro- and nano-composites. Nanocomposite formation is shown by the use of X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The influence of graphite oxide on the degradation is folLowed and cone calorimetry has also been used to ascertain the role of graphite oxide in flame retardancy.