@article{scholars16002,
           pages = {61--70},
          volume = {50},
             doi = {10.1080/14658011.2020.1833557},
            year = {2021},
            note = {cited By 16},
       publisher = {Taylor and Francis Ltd.},
          number = {2},
         journal = {Plastics, Rubber and Composites},
           title = {The effect of graphene oxide on the mechanical, thermal characteristics and flame retardancy of polyurethane},
            issn = {14658011},
          author = {Sabet, M. and Soleimani, H. and Mohammadian, E. and Hosseini, S.},
             url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85092662136&doi=10.1080\%2f14658011.2020.1833557&partnerID=40&md5=08b65c879e926fdba6c2a15a0898eb7b},
        abstract = {Presence of GO in PU muffles discharge of heat, smoke and CO and CO2 into atmosphere. The maximum improvement in mechanical properties achieved by including 2.0 wt- of GO in PU framework, indicating an increase in tensile stress and elongation at break of 155.1 and 27.7 compared to PU. Primary temperature of thermal degradation of PU/GO nanocomposite increased by 36.5{\^A}oC with 3.0 wt- of GO. Charred yield of PU/GO composites augmented due to GOs{\^a}?? physical hindrance which limits diffusion of flammable gas. Muffling effect of GO in danger of flame and smoke exposure of polymer composites decreased by introduction of 3.0 wt- of GO. Uniform distribution of GOs within PU matrix formed a strong, twisted route and sticky char in PU/GO composites and delayed thermal deterioration process. Thereby, this work introduces an important method for improving thermal stability and fire protection of PU providing an effective application for coating industry. {\^A}{\copyright} 2020 Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Published by Taylor \& Francis on behalf of the Institute.},
        keywords = {Deterioration; Fire protection; Graphene, Coating industry; Deterioration process; Elongation at break; Flame retardancy; Flammable gas; Polymer composite; Thermal characteristics; Uniform distribution, Smoke}
}