Synergistic effect of phosphorus, nitrogen and silicon on flame retardancy properties of cotton fabric treated by sol-gel process

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aysun Aksit ◽  
Nurhan Onar ◽  
Bengi Kutlu ◽  
Evren Sergin ◽  
Ismail Yakin
Keyword(s):  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Flame Spread ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sol Gel Process

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop the flame retardancy properties of cotton fabrics with treatment of phosphorus and nitrogen containing silane-based nanosol by sol-gel process. Design/methodology/approach – Nanosols containing tetraethoxysilane or (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane as precursors, (3-glycidyloxypropyl) trimethoxysilane as cross-linking agent and guanidine phosphate monobasic as flame retarding agent were impregnated on cotton fabrics. Flame retardancy properties of the fabric samples were determined by limited flame spread test and limited oxygen index (LOI) test. In addition, microstructural and surface morphological properties of the fabric samples were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope. Findings – Depending on the limited flame spread test, the authors show that the coated fabric samples gain flame retardancy properties and the LOI value of the samples increased as to 45.7 per cent by the synergistic effect of phosphorus-nitrogen-silicon. Originality/value – There have some studies in flame retardancy behaviour of textiles. In this study, flame retardant cotton fabric with very low weight in grams was improved by sol-gel process. Moreover, ecological process was provided thanks to using halogen-free flame retardant.

Flammability and thermal properties of cotton fabrics modified with a novel flame retardant containing triazine and phosphorus components

2016 ◽  
Vol 87 (11) ◽  
pp. 1367-1376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaohong Dong ◽  
Zhou Lu ◽  
Peng Wang ◽  
Ping Zhu ◽  
Xuechao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Release ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Cone Calorimetry ◽  
Limiting Oxygen Index ◽  
Untreated Cotton ◽  
Index Value

A novel formaldehyde-free flame retardant containing phosphorus and dichlorotriazine components (CTAP) for cotton fabrics was synthesized. As an active group, the dichlorotriazine could react with cotton fabric via covalent reaction. The addition of 20.7 wt% CTAP into the cotton fabric obtained a high limiting oxygen index value of 31.5%, which was 13.5% higher than the pure cotton fabric. The results of heat release rate, total heat release and effective heat combustion indicated that CTAP effectively imparted flame retardancy to cotton fabric by the cone calorimetry test. With respect to the untreated cotton fabrics, the treated cotton fabrics degraded at lower decomposition temperature and form a consistent and compact char layer, which could be observed by thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Compared to the untreated cotton fabrics, CTAP performed an effective role in flame retardancy for treated cotton fabrics. Meanwhile, it stimulated the formation of char and promoted the thermal stability of treated cotton fabrics during combustion.

COTTON FABRIC PROPERTIES WITH WATER-REPELLENT FINISHING VIA SOL–GEL PROCESS

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (06) ◽  
pp. 833-839 ◽  
Author(s):  
CHAOXIA WANG ◽  
MAO LI ◽  
MIN WU ◽  
LI CHEN
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Abrasion Resistance ◽  
Gas Permeability ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Water Repellent ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Dyed Fabrics ◽  
Water Repellence

The properties of the cotton fabric with water-repellence finishing by sol method with the hexadecyltrimethoxysilane as additive were observed. The cotton fabrics were immersed in the prepared sols with double dip and double nip dried at 90°C, annealed at 160°C for 3 min. The water repellence and the physical properties such as gas permeability, bending properties, beetling properties, tensile strength, elongation at break, abrasion resistance, and anti-crease properties of the cotton fabrics were investigated. The results showed that anti-crease and tensile strength were improved. However, the abrasion resistance of the cotton fabrics decreased in some way. Both the bending and beetling properties measurement proved that the handle of the treated cotton fabrics changed stiffness. For the dyed fabrics by the water-repellent finishing, the hue was slightly changed, the deeper color was achieved. There is no adverse effect for treated fabric by water-repellent finishing on the fastness.

Interaction of Flame-Retardant and Untreated Cotton Fabrics during Burning

1977 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 351-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley R. Hobart ◽  
Charles H. Mack
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Oxygen Index ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Transfer Effect ◽  
Geometrical Configuration ◽  
Untreated Cotton ◽  
Phosphorus Containing ◽  
Flame Retarded

Transfer of flame retardancy from fabric treated with THPOH-NH3 to untreated cotton fabric during burning was observed on fabric samples sewed together with glass thread. The transfer effect was evidenced by the development of substantial char and the presence of phosphorus and nitrogen in the char of the untreated fabric. Oxygen-index determinations on multilayered combinations of flame-retarded (FR) and untreated fabrics also supported this observation. The extent of FR transfer varied with the geometrical configuration of the layers and the FR add-on. Tests showed that smoke from combustion of THPOH-NH3-treated fabric, passed through untreated cotton fabric, was the means of transfer of phosphorus, nitrogen, and flame retardancy. The FR transfer effect was also demonstrated for several other phosphorus-containing flame-retardancy treatments.

scholarly journals Synergistic Effect of Nanosilica Aerogel with Phosphorus Flame Retardants on Improving Flame Retardancy and Leaching Resistance of Wood

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaodan Zhu ◽  
Yiqiang Wu ◽  
Cuihua Tian ◽  
Yan Qing ◽  
Chunhua Yao
Keyword(s):  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Infrared Analysis ◽  
Residual Rate ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Ft Ir

Nanosilica (Nano-SiO2) sol fabricated by a sol-gel process was introduced into wood modification with phosphorus flame retardants to improve the flame retardancy and leaching resistance of wood. The obtained materials were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectrometer (SEM-EDS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), cone calorimetric (CONE), and infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The residual rate of flame retardants before and after leaching was determinated by a leaching resistance. The results showed that the phosphorus flame retardants and SiO2sol could reside in the poplar wood and are widely distributed in the vessels, pits, wood timber, and the spaces between wood cells of poplar substrate. TGA and CONE results indicated that the introduction of nano-SiO2aerogel with phosphorus flame retardants had a significantly synergistic effect on improving the flame retardancy and inhibiting the release of smoke and toxic gases. In addition, the leaching resistance test, combined with infrared analysis and EDS analysis, confirmed that the phosphorus flame retardants were able to be fixed by SiO2aerogel in the wood.

Synergistically improved flame retardancy of the cotton fabric finished by silica-coupling agent-zinc borate hybrid sol

2021 ◽  
pp. 152808372110288
Author(s):  
Dan Li ◽  
Zhen-hua Wang ◽  
Yuan-shu Zhu ◽  
Fei You ◽  
Song-tao Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Coupling Agent ◽  
Coupling Effect ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Silica Sol ◽  
Zinc Borate ◽  
Limiting Oxygen Index

The sol-gel process has been applied to cotton fabrics to cover the fibers with a silica-based film, which can improve their thermal oxidation and combustion behaviors. Silica sol, silane coupling agent 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (KH560) and flame retardant zinc borate (ZB) are used together to prepare SiO2-KH560-ZB hybrid sol, which is then finished on the surface of cotton fabric through impregnation and baking. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), limiting oxygen index analysis (LOI) and microscale combustion calorimetry (MCC) are used to characterize functional groups, thermal stability and flammability properties of finished fabrics. Surface morphology of sol modified cotton fabrics are analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy (EDX). Results show the sols are successfully converted into gel coatings onto cotton fabrics, and continuous smoldering phenomenon of resulted fabrics disappears. ΔLOI/Δm of SiO2-KH560-ZB coated cotton fabric reaches the highest of 0.37%/g, char residue rate is as high as 28.43% and the peak heat release rate (PHRR) is reduced by 26.9% (83.7 W/g). KH560 has a significant coupling effect on combining components in the sol system and increases compatibility between sols and cotton fabrics. ZB (cooling, separation, dilution and suppression), silica sol (physical barrier) and KH560 show excellent synergistic effects in enhancing overall flame retardancy.

In situ polymerization of polyaniline on cotton fabrics with phytic acid as a novel efficient dopant for flame retardancy and conductivity switching

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (8) ◽  
pp. 3504-3513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingqing Zhou ◽  
Jiayi Chen ◽  
Tianchi Zhou ◽  
Jianzhong Shao
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Phytic Acid ◽  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Water Bath ◽  
Conductivity Switching ◽  
Ice Water

A flame-retardant conductive cotton fabric switch was successfully prepared by the in situ polymerization of polyaniline doped with novel phytic acid (PA) by impregnation in an ice water bath for 24 h.

Silica precursor as synergist for cotton flame retardancy

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 378-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Marija Grancaric ◽  
Lea Botteri ◽  
Jenny Alongi ◽  
Anita Tarbuk
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Ammonium Polyphosphate ◽  
Limiting Oxygen Index ◽  
Excellent Thermal Stability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Silica Precursor

Purpose – The cotton and its blends is the most commonly used textile material in the design and production of protective clothing. However, as the cellulose textiles are the most flammable materials it is necessary to improve its flame retardancy. The government regulations have been the driving force for developing durable flame retardants finishes for textile, to improve its performance and to reduce the negative impact on the environment. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – This paper investigates the effect of silica precursor (tetraethoxysilane – TEOS) added in bath with conventional flame retardant urea/ammonium polyphosphate in full and half concentration for achieving environmental-friendly cotton flame retardancy. Silica precursors have excellent thermal stability and high heat resistance with very limited release of toxic gases during the thermal decomposition. Synergistic effect between urea/ammonium polyphosphate and TEOS has been calculated. Thermal properties of treated cotton fabrics were determined by limiting oxygen index (LOI), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and microscale combustion calorimeter (MCC). Findings – TEOS, significantly improves the flame retardancy of cotton when added in the bath with conventional flame retardants urea/ammonium polyphosphate by increasing the LOI values and other thermal properties as increasing char residue measured by TGA and higher heat release rate measured by MCC. Originality/value – This paper represent a good synergistic effect between urea/ammonium polyphosphate and TEOS. This phenomena is evident in better thermal properties when TEOS was added in the bath with conventional flame retardant especially for half concentration of urea/ammonium polyphosphate.

scholarly journals Intumescent multilayer hybrid coating for flame retardant cotton fabrics based on layer-by-layer assembly and sol–gel process

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (14) ◽  
pp. 10647-10655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Wang ◽  
Manuel Quintero Romero ◽  
Xiu-Qin Zhang ◽  
Rui Wang ◽  
De-Yi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Hybrid Coating ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Fire Testing ◽  
Intumescent Coating ◽  
Layer By Layer Assembly ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Layer Assembly

A new intumescent coating is layer-by-layer deposited on cotton, leading to fire being extinguished after ignition on the fabric during vertical fire testing.

Flame-Retardancy Transfer from FR Cotton Fabric to Cotton/Polyester Blends

1977 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 394-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley R. Hobart ◽  
Charles H. Mack ◽  
Stanley P. Rowland
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Untreated Cotton ◽  
Phosphorus Containing ◽  
Flame Retarded ◽  
Blend Fabric

Flame-retardancy transfer from cotton fabrics flame-retarded (FR) with phosphorus-containing compounds to adjacent, untreated cotton/polyester blend fabrics was observed during burning. Reduced flammability was found for blends containing 35% or less polyester; this was indicated by the fact that the char weight for burning FR cotton and untreated blend was higher than that for separate burning; however, when the level of polyester was above 35%, there was essentially no evidence of reduced flammability. Transfer of phosphorus from FR to blend fabric was detected by analysis of chars from blends of high cotton content. Preferential pickup of flame retardant by the cotton portion of the blend is indicated.

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