Mechanical and Fireproof Behaviors of Ammonium Polyphosphate Particles-Filled Shear-Stiffening Gels

The threats posed by flame burning and falling debris during fires are immense, making the development of flame-retardant and impact-resistant protective devices an urgent necessity. By employing particle reinforcement technology, ammonium polyphosphate (APP) particles were introduced into the shear...

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Autor Principal: Hong Chen (108084) (author)
Outros autores: Min Sang (169486) (author), Yan Li (23143) (author), Shuai Liu (145969) (author), Shilong Duan (20105410) (author), Tongxin Nie (22681600) (author), Jianpeng Wu (2821009) (author), Yucheng Pan (9967918) (author), Xinglong Gong (1665862) (author)
Publicado: 2025
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Summary:The threats posed by flame burning and falling debris during fires are immense, making the development of flame-retardant and impact-resistant protective devices an urgent necessity. By employing particle reinforcement technology, ammonium polyphosphate (APP) particles were introduced into the shear-stiffening gel (SSG). The results of rheological experiments demonstrate that the SSG filled with APP particles (SSG@APP) can significantly enhance the storage modulus (<i>G</i>′) of the matrix SSG. The Prony series model effectively predicted SSG@APP’s storage modulus-frequency curve (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> > 0.99). The shear stress–strain curve of SSG@APP demonstrates a high degree of consistency with the rate-dependent Cowper-Symonds model. Regarding impact protection, SSG@APP can dissipate 82% of the impact force under the condition of an impact height reaching 20 cm, which mainly stems from the shear-stiffening effect. When SSG is filled with 40% APP particles, the material can meet the V-0 vertical burning standard and has a measured limiting oxygen index (LOI) value of 30%. The total heat release (THR) values of SSG and SSG@APP were measured as 81 and 54 MJ/m<sup>2</sup>, respectively, indicating that SSG@APP exhibits superior flame-retardant properties. Therefore, SSG@APP is not only highly suitable for manufacturing wearable protective devices but also effective in safeguarding fragile/flammable items.