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| Effect of SiO2 Nanoparticles on Extinguishing Performance of Fluoride-free Foam |
| ZHANG Fucheng1, XING Zhenqiang2,*, LI Long1, WANG Guangxiong1, BAI Fuqiang1, WANG Jianglong1
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1 China Energy Shendong Coal Group Co., Ltd., Ordos 017219, Inner Mongolia, China; 2 Shenyang Research Institute Co., Ltd., China Coal Technology & Engineering Group, Fushun 113122, Liaoning, China |
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Abstract To overcome the inadequate fire extinguishing performance of conventional fluorine-free foams, a novel composite fluorine-free foam extinguishing agent was formulated in this study. The formulation utilized an organosilicon surfactant (LS-408L) and a hydrocarbon surfactant (APG-0810) as foaming agents, guar gum (GG) as a foam stabilizer, and hydrophilic fumed SiO2 nanoparticles as functional additives. The impact of SiO2 nanoparticles concentration on the physicochemical properties of the foam mixtures, as well as their foaming ability, stability, fire extinguishing and burn-back performance, was systematically investigated. The findings indicate that the incorporation of GG reduces the surface activity while increasing the conductivity and viscosity of the LS-408L/APG-0810 system. The subsequent addition of SiO2 nanoparticles further elevated the surface tension, conductivity, and viscosity in a concentration-dependent manner, concurrently leading to a continuous decline in foaming capacity. However, at a mass fraction of ≥2%, the SiO2 nanoparticles significantly retarded the drainage and coarsening processes, thereby substantially enhancing overall foam stability. Furthermore, high concentrations of SiO2 nanoparticles effectively reduced the fire extinguishing time and prolonged the burn-back time of the fluorine-free foam. Notably, the foam modified with 3wt% SiO2 nanoparticles exhibited the optimal comprehensive performance in both fire extinction and burn-back. This research provides critical experimental data and theoretical insights for the application of nanomaterials in advanced fluorine-free foam extinguishing agents.
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Published: 25 July 2026
Online: 2026-08-12
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