Organic Nanomontmorillonite OMMT: Pioneering Innovation in Flame Retardant Materials

Introduction

In the modern society, which is constantly pursuing technological advancement and safety enhancement, the traditional flame retardant materials are gradually failing to meet the new industrial demands.K100, developed by YINSU Flame Retardant Company, is becoming a new focus of research and industrial application as a kind of Organic Nano-Montmorillonite (OMMT), with its excellent flame retardant performance and enhanced mechanical properties. In this paper, we will discuss in detail the flame retardant mechanism, application cases, performance enhancement data of (organic nano montmorillonite, hereinafter referred to as OMMT), and look forward to its market prospects and challenges.

Unique advantages of organic nanomontmorillonite OMMT

OMMT is a new type of nanocomposite material obtained by modifying natural montmorillonite with an organic modifier. This modification significantly enhances the lipophilicity, fluidity and chemical stability of the material. In the polymer matrix, OMMT not only significantly improves the flame retardancy of the material, but also enhances its mechanical properties and thermal stability, making it an ideal multifunctional additive.

Scientific Basis of YINSU's Flame Retardant Properties

The flame retardant mechanism of OMMT mainly includes the following aspects:

1. Formation of carbon layer: OMMT can catalyze the formation of a stable carbon layer, effectively insulating oxygen and heat and slowing down the thermal decomposition of the material.

2. Improvement of thermal stability: The addition of OMMT improves the thermal stability of the polymer, so that the material can still maintain structural integrity at higher temperatures.

3. Reduced heat release rate: OMMT can effectively reduce the rate of heat release during combustion by improving the thermal degradation mechanism of the polymer.

YINSU specific use cases and data analysis

1. polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA): PMMA/K100 composites prepared by emulsion intercalation show that the composite has the lowest abrasion rate, 25% of PMMA, when the K100 content is 5%.

2. Wood-plastic composites (WPC): It was shown that the mechanical properties, thermal stability, flame retardancy and hydrophobicity of HDPE/wood fiber/K100 composites prepared by injection molding technique were significantly improved with the increase of K100 content. In particular, the impact, tensile and flexural strengths reached their optimum values with the addition of 10% K100, and the heat release rate (HRR) and smoke release rate (MLR) decreased by 17.7% and 12.19%, respectively.

3. Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE): XLPE/K100 nanocomposite dielectrics prepared by melt blending method with the addition of K100 to XLPE were investigated to determine the effect of K100 species on the nanocomposite dielectric micromorphology and water dendrite aging properties.

The performance enhancement data showed that the tensile strength of PA6 with 2-4% of K100 could reach 90-110 MPa, compared with only 68 MPa for pure PA6. YINSU's K100-modified EPDM showed a 3-4 times increase in tensile strength and a 2-2.5 times increase in tear strength.

Market Prospects and Challenges

The global organic nano montmorillonite market is growing at a significant CAGR. With the rising demand for flame retardant materials across the globe, the market size of OMMT is expected to expand further in the coming years. However, as an emerging material, the large-scale production and application of OMMT faces a number of challenges, including cost control, optimization of production processes, and environmental impact assessment.

Conclusion

Organic nano montmorillonite OMMT, K100 produced by YINSU, as a novel multifunctional nanomaterial, has a promising application in the field of flame retardants. Through continuous research and technological innovation, K100 will play an increasingly important role in the field of flame retardant materials in the future, providing safer and more environmentally friendly material solutions for the development of human society. With a deeper understanding and application of K100, it is expected that more high-performance flame retardant materials will be developed to meet the higher requirements of safety and environmental protection in modern society.