Functionalized layered double hydroxide-based epoxy nanocomposites with improved flame retardancy and mechanical properties

Abstract

Aiming at developing highly efficient nano fire retardants and fire retarding epoxy resins, a series of functionalized layered double hydroxides (LDHs) based on a multi-modifier system have been developed. These functionalized LDHs were used as novel nano flame-retardants for bisphenol epoxy resins and compared with unmodified LDHs.