Abstract
Impact injuries and fire risks generally coexist simultaneously in extreme environments. In this context, it is of great necessity to design impact resistant materials with both flame retardant performance and thermal stability. Here, a multi-functional flame retardant coating was prepared from the combination of silica sol (Si-sol), phytic acid (PA) and expandable graphite (EG) by graft modification with γ-propyl-trimethoxysilane (KH550). Subsequently, hierarchical composites were fabricated using one-pot foaming and brush coating method, where the carbon fiber cloth and coating served as the surface layer, while rigid polyurethane foams (RPUF) acted as the interlayer. The hierarchical structure endowed the RPUF composites with high compression resistance and impact resistance properties. Furthermore, the flame retardant coating could effectively reduce the values of peak heat release rate and peak smoke production rate of RPUF composites by 77.5% and 81.8%, respectively. Therefore, these RPUF composites can effectively prevent impact damage and achieve excellent flame retardancy, making them promising candidates as safety protective materials.
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