combination of SMB with graphene leads to a strong FR activity, as this combination generates various types of fire-protecting functionalities [101–104]. rGO/
SMB was coated on the surface of cellulosic materials, which subsequently displayed excellent FR activity and self-extinguishing ability. This is because of the
strong barrier properties and synergetic effect between GO and SMB. Moreover,
inside graphene layers the specific structural morphology formation such as
“nacre-like structural morphology” [101]. Similarly, to enhance the abrasion
resistance and FR properties of surface coatings for industrial applications,
multi-functional graphene nanocomposites, which can provide “Swiss-Knife” or “3
in 1” protective properties, such as abrasion resistance, FR activity, and antibacterial activity, were prepared. A schematic model of such “3 in 1” coatings is shown
Fig. 7.9 Preparation of highly adhesive graphene protective coatings for “3 in 1” FR coatings.
a Schematic of the synthesis of multifunctional graphene by reduction. b Physical structure of
rGO/SMB composites. c Enhanced abrasion resistance, FR activity, and antibacterial activity of “3
in 1” coatings. d Proposed model for the fire-retardant mechanism of rGO/SMB layers [104].
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SMB was coated on the surface of cellulosic materials, which subsequently displayed excellent FR activity and self-extinguishing ability. This is because of the
strong barrier properties and synergetic effect between GO and SMB. Moreover,
inside graphene layers the specific structural morphology formation such as
“nacre-like structural morphology” [101]. Similarly, to enhance the abrasion
resistance and FR properties of surface coatings for industrial applications,
multi-functional graphene nanocomposites, which can provide “Swiss-Knife” or “3
in 1” protective properties, such as abrasion resistance, FR activity, and antibacterial activity, were prepared. A schematic model of such “3 in 1” coatings is shown
Fig. 7.9 Preparation of highly adhesive graphene protective coatings for “3 in 1” FR coatings.
a Schematic of the synthesis of multifunctional graphene by reduction. b Physical structure of
rGO/SMB composites. c Enhanced abrasion resistance, FR activity, and antibacterial activity of “3
in 1” coatings. d Proposed model for the fire-retardant mechanism of rGO/SMB layers [104].
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