Development of low-flammability polymer composites based on polylactide reinforced with carbon fabric

Abstract

This paper presents a study of modification of polylactide-based polymer composites reinforced with carbon fabric using flame retardants. Two systems were considered: one using halogenated decabromodiphenylethane in combination with a synergist, and the other based on a mixture of aluminum and magnesium hydroxides. With the addition of 12% decabromodiphenylethane and 3% antimony oxide, the flammability class V-0 was achieved, indicating the material's ability to self-extinguish. In addition, physical and mechanical tests were conducted in the work, including microhardness assessment and static tension, to analyze the performance properties of the material.