Issue 9, 2010

Flame retardancy of polylactide: an overview

Abstract

The paper reviews the different methods for flame retarding polylactide (PLA). They are critically discussed based on the open and patent literature. No real specific methods have been developed for PLA but some approaches provide high performance and especially intumescence. The mechanisms of action remain similar to those observed in other polymers.

Graphical abstract: Flame retardancy of polylactide: an overview

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
03 Apr 2010
Accepted
03 May 2010
First published
01 Jul 2010

Polym. Chem., 2010,1, 1413-1422

Flame retardancy of polylactide: an overview

S. Bourbigot and G. Fontaine, Polym. Chem., 2010, 1, 1413 DOI: 10.1039/C0PY00106F

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