Thermal stability and flammability of silicone polymer composites

Kinetic Study of Thermal Degradation of Polydimethylsiloxane: The Effect of Molecular Weight on Thermal Stability in Inert Atmosphere

“…Thermal properties and thermal degradation of polysiloxanes have been studied extensively over the past decades [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]. It was proven that the progress of degradation and obtained degradation products depend on atmosphere, since different mechanisms of degradation in different atmospheres occur, and on the presence of impurities, which can catalyze/initiate the degradation process.…”

Effect of cenospheric fillers on the flammability and fire hazard of silicone rubber composites

“…Mutual interaction between the particles of active fillers and immobilization of polysiloxane macromolecules on their surface cause the formation of a strongly developed threedimensional filler network that penetrating the whole polymer volume, considerably improves its thermal and mechanical properties [8,9].…”

Influence of surface-modified montmorillonites on properties of silicone rubber-based ceramizable composites

“…It also creates a barrier to heat propagation so as to protect copper wire from melting. Ceramization effect is based on sticking mineral particles dispersed in polymer matrix together in different processes, generally in the presence of fluxing agent [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Even without the addition of inorganic filler of relatively low softening point temperature (fluxing agent like glass oxide frits), the effect of fire char formation can be observed, but its durability and shape preservation leave much to be desired, especially when ceramization occurs at quite low temperature (550-800°C) [9][10][11][12][13][14][15].…”