Flame retardancy efficacy of phytic acid: An overview
Teboho Clement Mokhena, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Suprakas Sinha Ray, Mokgaotsa Jonas Mochane, Kgabo Phillemon Matabola, Mpho Phillip Motloung
Abstract
Abstract The article reviews the different methods of which, phytic acid (PA) can be employed as a flame retardant (FR) filler for different polymeric materials. The methods are critically discussed, based on the available literature and patents. Depending on the method used and the addition of FRs into a PA flame retarded system, different flame retarding modes of action and fire resistance performances are attained. The mechanism of action for PA‐based system remains similar to those observed in other phosphorus‐based FRs, namely, condensed and gas‐phase mechanisms.
Topics & Concepts
Phytic acidFire retardantGas phaseMaterials scienceFiller (materials)PhosphorusPhase (matter)Chemical engineeringChemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryMetallurgyEngineeringBiochemistryFlame retardant materials and propertiesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties