Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Wenhui Rao, Junjiao Shi, Meini Yang, Feihao Yang, Tao Wu, Chuanbai Yu, Ming-Jun Chen, Hai-Bo Zhao
Summary: This study presents a facile method for fabricating an environmentally friendly hydrophobic and fire-safe coating on cotton fabric. The coating, based on biobased phytic acid, tannic acid, and vinyl trimethoxysilane, forms a phosphorus/nitrogen/silicon-containing hybrid flame-retardant system. The coating enables self-extinguishing behavior, high limiting oxygen index, reduced heat and smoke release, and hydrophobicity with a water contact angle of 117.2 degrees.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yiming Ma, Yadong Wang, Li Ma, Zongmin Zhu
Summary: In this study, we developed a hybrid coating (TSNP) that provides excellent flame retardancy and hydrophobicity to cotton fabrics. The modified cotton fabrics with TSNP can quickly extinguish flames in vertical combustion experiments and have lower heat release. TSNP also enhances the hydrophobicity of the fabric and forms a dense carbon layer, creating a barrier effect against heat and combustible gases.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Dan Li, Zhen-hua Wang, Yuan-shu Zhu, Fei You, Song-tao Zhou, Gang Li, Xue-feng Zhang, Chang Zhou
Summary: The sol-gel process is used to improve the thermal oxidation and combustion behaviors of cotton fabrics by covering them with a silica-based film. The SiO2-KH560-ZB hybrid sol, prepared with silica sol, KH560, and ZB, effectively enhances the flame retardancy of the cotton fabrics. KH560 plays a crucial role in coupling the components and increasing compatibility, while ZB, silica sol, and KH560 together show synergistic effects in enhancing flame retardancy.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yaofa Luo, Shuang Wang, Xihan Fu, Xiaosheng Du, Haibo Wang, Mi Zhou, Xu Cheng, Zongliang Du
Summary: A green TA/B@PDA coating was developed on cotton fabric through a facile dip-coating and step-by-step assembly method, exhibiting outstanding oil/water separation efficiency and flame retardant performance. The as-prepared fabric was characterized using various methods, showing wear resistivity, washability, and reusability. Through combustion tests and analysis of char residues, the flame retardant mechanism was studied, providing a general green way for the construction of superhydrophobic surfaces in the field of durable oil-water separation.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yu-Ting Yang, Jia-Li Huang, Xin Wang, Jaime Grunlan, Lei Song, Yuan Hu
Summary: Phosphorus-nitrogen-silicon-containing coatings prepared by spraying deposition technique can impart flame retardancy and hydrophobicity to cotton fabric, increase the limiting oxygen index, reduce the combustion rate and heat release rate, and exhibit excellent hydrophobicity.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Nurhan Onar Camlibel, Huseyin Topcu
Summary: The study aimed to improve the embedding of HH in the silica film layer on cotton fabric by modifying HH through grafting of GPTMS or VTES. The fabrics modified with HH grafted with GPTMS showed better flame retardancy and higher tensile strength compared to those with HH grafted with VTES. This indicates a significant impact of grafting on fabric performance.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiaxin Sun, Lianxu Shi, Tingting Song, Caiying Sun
Summary: A novel phosphate-based flame retardant, SPMA, was synthesized and compounded with ammonium polyphosphate to improve the flame retardant properties of cotton fabrics. The results showed a significant increase in flame retardancy and the formation of a stable network structure on the char surface of flame retardant cotton fabrics.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Shuo Diao, Yan Yang, Qian Tang, Yonghua Lu, Yanfeng Lu, Guangxian Zhang
Summary: This paper improves the traditional flame retardant finishing technology by grafting the pre-polymerized phosphonium compound onto cotton fabrics, eliminating the need for ammonia fumigation and reducing environmental pollution. The results show that the improved finishing technology can provide cotton fabrics with excellent flame retardance and durability.
Article
Polymer Science
Bin Wang, Jiang -Long Liu, Ying-Jun Xu, Yun Liu, Ping Zhu
Summary: An intumescent coating called DAM was constructed by modifying 3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane with amino phosphonates and melamine through neutralization reaction, and then deposited on the fabric surface as a homogeneous coating using the sol-gel technique. DAM exhibited good flame retardancy in both horizontal and vertical flame tests.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Dongqiao Zhang, Brandon L. Williams, Jingjing Liu, Zaili Hou, Andrew T. Smith, Sunghyun Nam, Zain Nasir, Harsh Patel, Anthony Partyka, Elaina M. Becher, Benjamin J. Lofink, Victor H. Santos, Xiaohong Peng, Luyi Sun
Summary: A sandwich-like structured nanocoating system was developed in this study to provide natural polymer fabrics with flame retardancy and wash durability through various interactions. The concentration of bPEI in the coating system affects the wash durability of the fabrics, with higher concentrations leading to better wash durability but also potentially sacrificing flame retardant performance. The systematic evaluations post washing demonstrate that the coating system can maintain a balance between wash durability and flame retardancy.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shupin Chen, Hongqiang Li, Xuejun Lai, Shifeng Zhang, Xingrong Zeng
Summary: The authors presented a new strategy for preparing superhydrophobic and flame-retardant cotton fabric by coating multiple layers on the fabric surface. The resulting fabric exhibited high water contact angle, anti-adhesion properties, self-cleaning capabilities, and efficient oil-water separation, as well as excellent flame retardancy.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wenhui Rao, Junjiao Shi, Chuanbai Yu, Hai-Bo Zhao, Yu-Zhong Wang
Summary: The study introduces a highly efficient, environmentally friendly flame-retardant coating method without halogen and formaldehyde, which achieves high transparency and colorlessness at low loading and demonstrates high flame-retardant efficiency on cotton fabrics.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xinlu Liu, Xiaoqian Chen, Huiyang Bian, Shuzhen Ni, Zongquan Li, Na Liu, Menghua Qin, Fengshan Zhang
Summary: Highly hydrophobic fabrics were prepared by chelating lignin with metal ions. Different lignin/metal ion systems greatly affected the surface roughness and energy of the fabrics. The formation of homogeneous spherical particles on the fabric surface contributed to the minimal contact area with water droplets, resulting in highly hydrophobic properties. The alkali (AL)/FeIII@cotton fabric achieved a maximum water contact angle of 149.9 degrees and showed excellent oil-water separation efficiency and stability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Xue-Lin Li, Xiao-Hui Shi, Ming-Jun Chen, Qing-Yun Liu, Ying-Ming Li, Zhi Li, Yan-Hao Huang, De-Yi Wang
Summary: This study developed an eco-friendly coating process to enhance the flame retardancy of cotton fabrics. The coating formed a durable flame retardant layer on the fiber surface and effectively reduced the heat release of the fabrics. Additionally, the treated fabrics exhibited excellent washing durability.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yanan Ma, Xiaolei Luo, Lin Liu, Cong Zhang, Xiaolei Shang, Juming Yao
Summary: By feasible chemical grafting of phytic acid (PA), eco-friendly and efficient fireproof cotton fabrics were prepared, exhibiting excellent thermal stability and flame resistance with outstanding washing durability. Tests showed self-extinguishing behavior and reduced smoke production of the treated cotton fabrics, indicating significantly improved flame retardancy.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lingxin He, Xin Jiang, Xia Zhou, Zhaoxin Li, Fukai Chu, Xin Wang, Wei Cai, Lei Song, Yuan Hu
Summary: This study introduces a simple and environmentally friendly electrochemical exfoliation method for preparing black phosphorus-MXene nanohybrids, which enhances the fire safety and mechanical properties of waterborne polyurethane. The incorporation of 2.0 wt% BP-Ti3C2 shows a significant flame retardancy effect on WPU, with reductions in peak heat release rate, total heat release, total smoke production, and total CO2 yield. The electrochemical exfoliation method provides a reference for environmentally friendly preparation of two-dimensional nanomaterials with improved fire safety properties for polymer composites.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Xian-Ling Fu, Hong-Liang Ding, Xin Wang, Lei Song, Yuan Hu
Summary: A two-dimensional layered zirconium phosphonate (ZrPP) with larger lamellar spacing distance was synthesized and dispersed well within the epoxy matrix. The 3 wt% ZrPP-EP composite showed excellent flame retardancy and promoted the formation of a dense char layer, resulting in improved tensile and impact strength.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Hafezeh Nabipour, Hu Shi, Xin Wang, Xiangming Hu, Lei Song, Yuan Hu
Summary: This study presents an environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and biodegradable cellulose-based hybrid hydrogel for the fire prevention and firefighting of wildfires. The experiments show that this hydrogel exhibits superior performance in preventing and extinguishing fires.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Guoru Ma, Xuan Wang, Wei Cai, Chao Ma, Xin Wang, Yulu Zhu, Yongchun Kan, Weiyi Xing, Yuan Hu
Summary: Wood, widely used for its biodegradability and other properties, has limited applications due to its flammability. To improve its fire resistance, researchers developed a fireproof coating using a synthesized phosphate acrylate monomer and melamine acrylic ester. Tests showed that when wood was coated with a composite of 33.3% PGMA and 66.7% MAAR, it exhibited significant improvement in fire resistance and smoke suppression.
FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wei Cai, Ying Pan, Xiaming Feng, Xiaowei Mu, Weizhao Hu, Lei Song, Xin Wang, Yuan Hu
Summary: The high solar transmittance of cicada wings inspired a novel method to enhance solar energy absorption and conversion using methyl-modified silicon dioxide nanospheres on graphene film. The combination with zwitterion-modified cotton fabric created a new solar steam generation system that solves the challenges of salt precipitation and oil fouling in solar desalination.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yu-Ting Yang, Jia-Li Huang, Xin Wang, Jaime Grunlan, Lei Song, Yuan Hu
Summary: Phosphorus-nitrogen-silicon-containing coatings prepared by spraying deposition technique can impart flame retardancy and hydrophobicity to cotton fabric, increase the limiting oxygen index, reduce the combustion rate and heat release rate, and exhibit excellent hydrophobicity.
Article
Polymer Science
Hafezeh Nabipour, Xin Wang, Lei Song, Yuan Hu
Summary: In this study, a novel epoxy monomer was synthesized using apigenin as a raw material, and a bio-based epoxy resin was obtained through curing. The resulting resin exhibited exceptional flame retardancy and thermal properties, suggesting potential applications.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Wei Cai, Zhaoxin Li, Tianyang Cui, Xiaming Feng, Lei Song, Yuan Hu, Xin Wang
Summary: This study presents a bio-mimetic MXene@SnO2 hierarchical nanostructure that effectively enhances the flame retardancy and de-icing performance of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resin. The addition of hierarchical MXene@SnO2 nanostructures reduces heat release and toxic smoke, while also promoting solar absorption and photo-thermal conversion. The TPU-MXene@SnO2 nanocomposites exhibit improved ice melting capabilities and mechanical properties, making them suitable for extreme environments.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chenyu Wang, Hu Shi, Xin Wang, Lei Song, Yuan Hu
Summary: An eco-friendly and bio-based ternary hybrid hydrogel consisting of carrageenan, vermiculite, and dimethyl methyl phosphate (DMMP) was prepared through a facile one-pot method. The rheological tests showed that the hydrogel exhibited power-law fluid behavior. It was found that the optimal formulation of the hydrogel included 1 wt% carrageenan, 2 wt% DMMP, and 4 wt% vermiculite. Firefighting experiments demonstrated that the hydrogel could effectively extinguish fires by stopping chain reactions and reducing the temperature of combustion. The improved fire extinguishing efficiency was attributed to the combined effect of each component: carrageenan provided viscosity, DMMP acted as a free radical scavenger, and vermiculite acted as a barrier layer preventing resurgence.
FIRE AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Hafezeh Nabipour, Xin Wang, Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, Lei Song, Yuan Hu
Summary: A vanillin-derived cyclotriphosphazene-cored triazole compound (HHCTP) was synthesized as a flame retardant for epoxy thermosets, significantly improving their flame retardancy while maintaining their thermomechanical properties.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxin Li, Wei Cai, Lei Song, Zhou Gui, Yuan Hu, Xin Wang
Summary: In this study, a novel water treatment material (GNS@MoS2-SR) was designed, which utilizes flower-like MoS2 nanostructure to enhance the light absorption of graphene, combined with the porous skeleton of sugarcane residues and simplified hydrophobic treatment method. The experimental results demonstrate that GNS@MoS2-SR can efficiently absorb oil from oil-water mixture and maintain stability during recycling. Additionally, its hydrophobicity and photothermal conversion effect enable it to evaporate water efficiently under solar illumination.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuilai Qiu, Wenhao Yang, Xin Wang, Yuan Hu
Summary: In this study, phthalocyanine-zirconium functionalized black phosphorus was successfully prepared by functionalizing the surface of black phosphorus and it was added as a nano filler into epoxy resin, significantly improving the thermal stability and fire safety of the composite material, and effectively suppressing the generation of toxic smoke.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Wang, Jiali Huang, Lei Song, Yuan Hu
Summary: Cardanol-derived phenalkamines with different phosphorus oxidation states were synthesized and used as curing agents for epoxy resins. The results showed that these curing agents had higher curing activation energy and significant flame retardant effects. They also improved the mechanical strength and toughness of epoxy thermosets.
Review
Polymer Science
Hao-xin Niu, Xin Wang, Lei Song, Yuan Hu
Summary: This review discusses the recent progress and prospects of preparing intrinsically flame-retardant bio-based epoxy thermosets from bio-based resources, emphasizing the mechanical properties, thermal stability, and flame retardancy of partly bio-based epoxy thermosets. The opportunities and challenges of future development in this field are also briefly prospected.
ACTA POLYMERICA SINICA
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xianling Fu, Hongliang Ding, Xin Wang, Lei Song, Yuan Hu
Summary: In this study, a new phosphonic acid was prepared using bio-based glycine and then synthesized a novel layered zirconium phosphonate. The impact of the new compound on the flame retardancy and toughening properties of the epoxy matrix was investigated.
JOURNAL OF RENEWABLE MATERIALS
(2022)