by pinfa-editor | 30 Oct, 2019
A polymer (poly((3,3’-diphenyl diacetylethylenediamino)-1,1’-ferrocene) = PDPFDE) was synthesised linking ferrocene, aromatic carbon rings and the nitrogen compound ethylenediamine. It is know that the iron-containing organic compound, ferrocene (cyclopentaienyl ring)...
by pinfa-editor | 21 Jul, 2019
Vincente Mans presented non-halogenated fire safety to a JAMA meeting (Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association) at CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppliers) in Brussels, June 4th. He outlined the increasing fire safety challenges for materials used in...
by pinfa-editor | 30 Oct, 2019
Melamine and phytic acid (a molecule naturally found in plants) were reacted in aqueous solutions. The six phosphates in phytic acid reacted with six melamines, and two-dimensional nanoflakes were formed in drying (MEL-PA). This product was then tested at 1 – 3 %...
by pinfa-editor | 25 Jan, 2019
by pinfa-editor | 13 Feb, 2020
Vinyl ester resins (VER) are polymers offering mechanical performance, temperature resistance, good processing and chemical resistance, used in applications including pipelines, electrical insulation, automobile and aviation. However, VER are highly flammable and...
