Flame resistant properties of LDPE/PLA blends containing halogen-free flame retardant

Arslan F., DİLSİZ N.

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, vol.137, no.32, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 137 Issue: 32
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/app.48960
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, PASCAL, Aerospace Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, INSPEC, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Keywords: biodegradable, flame retardance, mechanical properties, thermal properties, thermoplastics, LOW-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE, PHYSICAL-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, POLY(LACTIC ACID), ZINC BORATE, FILMS, DEGRADATION
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, mixing petroleum-based low-density polyethylene (LDPE) with biodegradable poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is used as polymer matrix. Boron compounds, metal hydroxides, melamine (MLM), ammonium polyphosphate (APP), and pentaerythritol (PER) were used as reinforcement materials to improve flame resistance of polymer matrix. The composite materials were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, limiting oxygen index (LOI), thermogravimetric analysis, mechanical test, and scanning electron microscopy analyses. The LOI analysis showed that for samples, which included MLM, APP, and PER, the LOI values were dramatically improved. Especially, the LOI value of sample Q (LDPE80/PLA20/APP30/PER15/MLM15/ZB3) was enhanced about 95.17% compared to polymer mixing. (c) 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020, 137, 48960.