Influence of flame on graphene based flexible nanocomposite

Nandi, Sukanta and Ramachandran, Jyotsna and Ghosh, Rituparna and Misra, Abha (2016) Influence of flame on graphene based flexible nanocomposite. In: MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS, 3 (1).

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Abstract

The study aims to develop a novel composite, with a combined contribution of reduced graphene oxide, poly(dimethyl-siloxane), and sodium bentonite (organoclay), for flame protection. Thermo-gravimetric analysis revealed an outstanding thermal stability of the composite as compared to its constituents. The superior composite is demonstrated to efficiently protect a polymer layer that burns instantly upon exposure to flame. The char residue of the composite indicated the formation of a spherical structure that acted as barrier layer to the underlying material to avoid any structural damage caused due to the exposure of the flame.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
Publisher:	IOP PUBLISHING LTD
Additional Information:	Copy right for this article belongs to the IOP PUBLISHING LTD, TEMPLE CIRCUS, TEMPLE WAY, BRISTOL BS1 6BE, ENGLAND
Keywords:	Reduced graphene oxide; poly(dimethyl-siloxane); sodium bentonite; polycarbonate; composite; flame
Department/Centre:	Division of Physical & Mathematical Sciences > Instrumentation Appiled Physics
Date Deposited:	08 Jul 2016 05:57
Last Modified:	08 Jul 2016 05:57
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/54165

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