Recently, because of the rising population, carbon overloading, and environmental distress,
human beings have needed to increase awareness and responsibility for the reduction of …

Polypropylene (PP) is a commodity plastic known for high rigidity and crystallinity, which is
suitable for a wide range of applications. However, high flammability of PP has always been …

Mt. Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, is periodically interested by intensive eruption
activity sometimes causing environmental problems for the neighbouring urban areas such …

Bio-based flame retardant magnesium phytate (Mg-Phyt) was synthesized by a facile
chelation reaction and characterized. The feasibility of Mg-Phyt as flame retardant for epoxy …

A modified kaolinite by grafting with phytic acid (PA‐g‐Kaol) is fabricated, and it was
introduced into ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) with intumescent flame retardancy (IFR) …

This paper reviews a literature survey on the usage of volcanic particle materials as an
alternative filler material in polymer composites. Also, it highlights different types of volcanic …

Piled-up luggage is a non-negligible fire load in passenger trains. Four mainstream trolley
case materials are selected in the study, and the main components are polypropylene (TC …

Rice husk (RH) is an agricultural waste, and easily available in rice growing areas. The husk
is mostly burnt as a way of getting rid of it. The ash obtained after burning or calcination may …

Natural-fiber-reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites with a series of advantages
including light weight, chemical durability, renewable resources, low in cost, etc., are being …

Demands on effective intumescence have led to the development of waterborne
intumescent coatings. In this study, potential flame retardant additives were hybridized with …