Abstract
AbstractThe nanocomposites of natural rubber (NR) and organoclay modified by tributyl phosphate (TMMT) were prepared by the mixing intercalation method and the structure and the flammability properties of them were studied. The structure of the NR‐TMMT nanocomposites were characterized by X‐ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and the results show that the d‐spacing of TMMT increase substantially with tributyl phosphate addition and the layers of TMMT disperse in rubber matrix on a nanometer scale. The flammability properties of them were demonstrated by cone calorimeter and indicate that the NR‐TMMT nanocomposites have significantly decreased in heat release rate, mass loss rate, and smoke produce rate. The NR‐TMMT nanocomposites appears very good the flame retardant properties. POLYM. COMPOS., 2009. © 2008 Society of Plastics Engineers
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