Flammability and Thermophysical Characterization of Thermoplastic Elastomer Nanocomposites

摘要

Interest in polymer nanocomposites has significantly increased in recent years. Material performance improvement includes better mechanical properties, lower water absorption, and reduced flammability.1-4 All organic polymeric materials are based on carbon as the essential element. They also contain hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen and to a lesser extent sulphur, fluorine, and chlorine. These materials undergo thermal degradation if exposed to severe thermal environment such as fire.