A review on flammability of epoxy polymer, cellulosic and non-cellulosic fiber reinforced epoxy composites

Polymers for Advanced TechnologiesVolume 27, Issue 5 p. 577-590 Review A review on flammability of epoxy polymer, cellulosic and non-cellulosic fiber reinforced epoxy composites N. Saba, N. Saba Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400 Selangor, MalaysiaSearch for more papers by this authorM. Jawaid, Corresponding Author M. Jawaid orcid.org/0000-0001-5348-5740 Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400 Selangor, Malaysia Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Correspondence to: Dr. Mohammad Jawaid, Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor. Malaysia. E-mail: jawaid_md@yahoo.co.inSearch for more papers by this authorM. T. Paridah, M. T. Paridah Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400 Selangor, MalaysiaSearch for more papers by this authorO. Y. Al-othman, O. Y. Al-othman Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this author N. Saba, N. Saba Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400 Selangor, MalaysiaSearch for more papers by this authorM. Jawaid, Corresponding Author M. Jawaid orcid.org/0000-0001-5348-5740 Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400 Selangor, Malaysia Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Correspondence to: Dr. Mohammad Jawaid, Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor. Malaysia. E-mail: jawaid_md@yahoo.co.inSearch for more papers by this authorM. T. Paridah, M. T. Paridah Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400 Selangor, MalaysiaSearch for more papers by this authorO. Y. Al-othman, O. Y. Al-othman Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 22 December 2015 https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.3739Citations: 75Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Natural fiber is well-known reinforcement filler in polymer-matrix composites. Composite components like organic polymers and natural fibers are natural fire conductors as the natural fiber consists of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, and hence are as highly flammable as wood. Natural fiber reinforced composite materials are progressively being used in a variety of applications where their fire response is a hazardous consideration, for example, in the automotive (transportation) and building-construction industries. As a result, an awareness of their performance or response during a fire and the use of conventional fire retardants are of great importance, as they are subject to thermal decomposition when exposed to intensive high heat or fire sources. In this review paper, fire flammability is the main concern for cellulosic and non-cellulosic fiber-reinforced polymer composites, especially epoxy composites. This paper reviews the literature on the recent developments in flammability studies concerning polymers, epoxy polymers, cellulosic-fibers, and non-cellulosic fiber-reinforced epoxy bio-composites. The prime objective of this review is to expand the reach of “fire retardants for polymer materials and composites” to the science community, including physicists, chemists, and engineers in order to broaden the range of their applications. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Citing Literature Volume27, Issue5May 2016Pages 577-590 RelatedInformation