Effective Chemical Methods of Combustion Control: New Threats and New Solutions

Abstract

In this paper, we discuss promising systems for reducing the combustibility of polymeric materials taking the environmental safety of the polymer usage into account. Polymer nanocomposites containing nanocarbon fillers and layered silicates as additives that exhibit a synergistic effect on reducing the combustibility of traditional polymer thermoplastics are described. Particular attention is paid to a new direction in reducing combustibility due to the use of intumescent flame retardants based on oxidized renewable raw materials that can be successfully implemented in the manufacture of wood and polymeric structural materials of wide use.