Nanocomposites as a flame retardant system What we know and what is still to be solved

摘要

This paper describes the development of nanocomposites in the last 10 years. The mechanism of improved flame retardancy can now be linked to the enhanced char formation. Examples of cable applications are described and guidelines for the proper polymer selection, processing and quality control are given. Also some areas of further investigations like thermal and UV stability and water-uptake are discussed.