Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Iranian Polymer Journal (English Edition), 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
In this paper, we work on the use of phytic acid as a new flame retardant hybrid coating agent with high alpha cellulose pulp obtained from Capparis Spinosa buds. It is combined with phytic acid to enhance the flame retardant properties of plant buds, being rich in nitrogen. Additionally, non-toxic cross-linking functional monomers poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate, vinyl phosphonic acid, 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate and acrylamide are added to the produced solgel formulation, thus imparting a binary network structure to the hydrogel matrices. The characterization of flame retardant solgel films is carried out using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM-EDX), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analyses, and also Capparis Spinosa plant and phytic acid containing UV cured hybrid films are studied by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). As the plant content in the hybrid films was increased, the second thermal decomposition temperatures of the films shifted to a higher temperature compared to the base formulation. The highest thermal stability and charring efficiency were observed in PTXPA films compared to the other films. The second best thermal stability was observed in the hybrid films containing 10% Capparis Spinosa. These studies show promising results for the development of sustainable, non-toxic flame retardant coatings, with the LOI value increasing by 28.9% compared to the base form, reaching 24.5. The combination of Capparis spinosa and phytic acid provides a bio-based alternative to conventional halogenated flame retardants, offering potential applications not only in textiles but also in paper products, packaging materials, and eco-friendly construction composites.