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  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Polybisbenzimidazobenzophenanthroline-dione (BBB) is an insoluble and infusible polymer known for its potential high performance.
  • Developing advanced materials with inherent flame retardancy and high thermal stability is crucial for safety-critical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the formation and properties of novel composite membranes using BBB.
  • To explore a scalable and environmentally friendly method for creating these high-performance membranes.

Main Methods:

  • A bottom-up vacuum-assisted self-assembly method was employed using an aqueous dispersion of short BBB fibers and hydroxyethyl cellulose (Hec).
  • Characterization of the composite membranes focused on flame retardancy, thermal stability, density, strength, and flexibility.

Main Results:

  • The resulting BBB composite membranes demonstrated excellent flame retardancy, with no sustained flame, smoke, or melt dripping.
  • The material exhibited very high thermal stability, achieving char yields of 80-94%, along with low density, high strength, and flexibility.
  • Low thermal conductivity was also a key characteristic of the developed membranes.

Conclusions:

  • The developed composite membranes offer a rare combination of superior flame retardancy, thermal stability, and mechanical properties.
  • The water-based, scalable preparation method using self-assembly makes these membranes highly promising for diverse applications.
  • Potential applications include battery separators, protective clothing, construction materials, and automotive components.