Design and preparation of flame-resistant geopolymer coatings for timber

This work presents an innovative flame-resistance geopolymer coating for timber. Low-melting point glass powders are employed to improve the workability and impactness of the composite coating. The results indicate that the composite coatings endow the timber with not only flame-retardant property but also enhanced mechanical strength. Besides, hydrophobic surface can be constructed on the composite coating by using methyl silicone oil, which significantly improves the durability of the geopolymer coating. This work provides a new insight into design of flame-resistance coatings for inflammable materials.

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This study presents an innovative flame-resistance geopolymer coating for timber by utilizing low-melting point glass powders. The results show that the composite coatings not only provide flame-retardant properties but also enhance the mechanical strength of the timber. Additionally, the use of methyl silicone oil enables the construction of a hydrophobic surface, greatly improving the durability of the geopolymer coating. This work provides a novel insight into the design of flame-resistance coatings for inflammable materials.