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Insights into Phosphorus-Containing Flame Retardants and Their Textile Applications

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In recent years, flame retardants (FRs) focused on eco-friendliness, eco-viable and durable, are in great social demand and one of the most growing area of research interest on account of increased awareness towards environmental concerns. In this regard, strategies are considered onto FRs for textiles as well as other substrates with their applicability and selectivity. Phosphorus-based FRs provide a foundation for the directed design of nontoxic FRs mainly because of its versatility, for example, it can act in both the condensed and gas phase, as an additive or as a reactive component, in various oxidization states, and in synergy with numerous adjuvant elements. Various P-moieties make valuable contribution and combinations including elemental, inorganic salts and organophosphorus compounds. This chapter highlights general insight into phosphorus-based flame retardants for polymeric systems with future R&D opportunities.

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Yusuf, M. (2020). Insights into Phosphorus-Containing Flame Retardants and Their Textile Applications. In: Shahid, M., Adivarekar, R. (eds) Advances in Functional Finishing of Textiles. Textile Science and Clothing Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3669-4_10

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