A new application of MoS2@AG@PA prepared by irradiation: Synergizing with magnesium hydroxide to enhance fire safety and other key properties of EVA composites

Two‐dimensional molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) 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 MoS2 nanosheets. Furthermore, it is ne...

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Published in:Journal of applied polymer science 2024-11, Vol.141 (44), p.n/a
Main Authors: Zhang, Tongwei, Qin, Huijie, Bao, Lihong, Xu, Mingkao, Dang, Bo, Li, Jianxi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
applications
Biocompatibility
blends
Chelation
Copolymers
Enthalpy
Ethylene vinyl acetates
Fire prevention
flame retardance
Heat release rate
irradiation
Magnesium hydroxide
Mass production
Molybdenum disulfide
morphology
Nanocomposites
Nanosheets
Phytic acid
Polymers
Silver
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Summary:Two‐dimensional molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) 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 MoS2 nanosheets. Furthermore, it is necessary to functionalize the MoS2 surface to ensure good interfacial compatibility with the polymer matrix. In this study, MoS2@Ag@PA hybrids were created by generating silver nanoparticles directly on the surface of MoS2 via radiation, followed by encapsulation on the surface of MoS2@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 MoS2@Ag@PA hybrids, adding one part of MoS2@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 MoS2@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 MoS2 nanosheets but also expands their potential applications in high‐performance nanocomposites. The MoS2@Ag@PA hybrid prepared by radiation method can produce good synergistic flame retardant effect with commercial flame retardant magnesium hydroxide, so as to effectively improve the smoke suppression performance of EVA composite and reduce the heat release rate during combustion.
ISSN:0021-8995
1097-4628
DOI:10.1002/app.56164