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| Synthesis of Phosphorus-containing Low-molecular-weight Polyphenylene Ether and Flame-retardant Application in Epoxy Resins |
| ZHANG Jiafu1, SHAN Xueying1,*, HUANG Qixin1, DIAO Yuxuan1, LI Jinchun2
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1 School of Safety Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, Jiangsu, China 2 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, Jiangsu, China |
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Abstract A series of novel phosphorus-containing polyphenylene oxides (MPPOs) were synthesized through a controlled co-polymerization strategy using phenylphosphonic dichloride and low-molecular-weight polyphenylene oxide with varying feed ratios. These MPPOs were subsequently employed to modify epoxy resin (EP) via a solution-blending method. The effects of phosphorus content in MPPOs on the comprehensive properties of EP composites were systematically investigated, with particular emphasis on their flame-retardant mechanisms. Experimental results de-monstrated that the EP/MPPO4 composite containing 15wt% MPPO4 exhibited remarkable performance enhancements: ⅰ) The dielectric constant decreased from 2.77 (neat EP) to 1.48 at 2 MHz; ⅱ) The residual char yield at 800 ℃ significantly increased to 21.8%; ⅲ) A UL-94 V-0 rating with a limiting oxygen index of 31.3%. Notably, the incorporation of MPPO4 reduced the peak heat release rate and smoke production rate, respectively, thereby substantially improving fire safety without compromising mechanical integrity. Mechanistic studies revealed that EP/MPPO4 exhibited a synergistic gas-phase and condensed-phase flame-retardant mechanism, which effectively suppressed toxic smoke emission and promoted the formation of a thermally stable char layer. This work provides a viable strategy for developing high-performance epoxy compo-sites with balanced dielectric, flame-retardant, and mechanical properties.
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Published: 25 April 2026
Online: 2026-05-06
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