Overview of Graphene Applications and Research in Flame Retardant Polymers
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https://doi.org/10.61173/be7bnf36Keywords:
Graphene, Novel composite flame retardant, Flame retardant mechanism and ModificationAbstract
The domestic and international research status of graphene flame retardant technology in polymer composites in recent years is reviewed, the research mechanism of graphene flame retardant technology in polymer composites and the preparation method are summarized, and the application and research overview of graphene in flame retardant polymers are summarized and prospected.
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