Non-halogenated flame-retardant additive from Amazon mineral waste

Halogenated flame-retardant additives typically release toxic gases during combustion, which has led to the search for substitutes. In an attempt to avoid this harmful effect on human health, the aim of this study was to investigate using a hydroxide-rich mineral waste to formulate a polymer matrix...

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Main Authors: L.G.S. Santos, S.P.A. Paz, E.J.S. Cunha, J.A.S. Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785420316148