Super-efficient fire safety poly(lactide) enabled by unique radical trapping
Dan Xiao, Song Chen, Fangjuan Wu, Zhiyu Xiao, Zibo Wang, Hui Fang
Abstract
Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) as a promising bio-plastic will decompose to small molecule flammable volatiles via chain scission, which thus exhibit poor fire safety and highly restrict its real-world applications.
Topics & Concepts
Flammable liquidTrappingChain scissionLactic acidMaterials sciencePolymer scienceNanotechnologyChemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerEcologyGeologyBiologyPaleontologyBacteriaFlame retardant materials and propertiesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization