Ionic Liquid Capsules as Flame-Retardant Additives for Emulsion Paint Systems
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: To develop a highly efficient and environmentally friendly flame-retardant system, ionic liquids (ILs) have recently emerged as promising candidates. However, the addition of ILs into emulsion paint disrupts emulsion stability, leading to rapid demulsification due to electrostatic effects. Herein, IL-silica capsules were developed using a soft-template method. These capsules can be directly added to an acrylic emulsion paint system as flame-retardant additives. Incorporating 5 wt% IL-silica capsules into the system and coating it on fabric reduced flammability by 53% compared to untreated fabric. This work provides a novel and practical approach to enhance flame retardancy in emulsion paint systems without compromising their stability.
Source: Polymers
Authors: Rong Ma, Bingqian Wu, Qingsheng Wang
Institutions: University of Michigan, Texas A&M University
Language: English
Subfield: Polymers and Plastics
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,258
OpenAlex ID: W4407984096