A new application of MoS 2 @ AG @ PA prepared by irradiation: Synergizing with magnesium hydroxide to enhance fire safety and other key properties of EVA composites

• Published in: Journal of applied polymer science 2024-11, Vol.141 (44)
• Main Authors: Zhang, Tongwei, Qin, Huijie, Bao, Lihong, Xu, Mingkao, Dang, Bo, Li, Jianxi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 0021-8995; 1097-4628
• DOI: 10.1002/app.56164

Two‐dimensional molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2 ) nanosheets are seen as highly promising nanofillers for enhancing polymer properties, yet there is a need for methods that are low‐cost, simple, and environmentally friendly to facilitate the large‐scale production of MoS 2 nanosheets. Furthermore, it is necessary to functionalize the MoS 2 surface to ensure good interfacial compatibility with the polymer matrix. In this study, MoS 2 @Ag@PA hybrids were created by generating silver nanoparticles directly on the surface of MoS 2 via radiation, followed by encapsulation on the surface of MoS 2 @Ag through the chelating properties of phytic acid. It is significant to note that, due to the excellent lubrication and physical cross‐linking effects of the MoS 2 @Ag@PA hybrids, adding one part of MoS 2 @Ag@PA hybrids can enhance the melt flow rate and elongation at break of the ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA)/MH composites by 140% and 17.3%, respectively. The simultaneous addition of one part of MoS 2 @Ag@PA hybrids decreased the peak heat release rate, total heat release, and total smoke release of the EVA composites by 48.7%, 42.7%, and 41.2%, respectively. Moreover, the toxic gasses (e.g., CO) generated by burning EVA composites were significantly reduced compared to pure EVA, indicating improved fire safety. This research not only provides significant opportunities for the green mass production of MoS 2 nanosheets but also expands their potential applications in high‐performance nanocomposites.