Article Dans Une Revue Industrial Crops and Products Année : 2025

Comparison of two flame-retardant treatment methods on bulk hemp fibers: Towards a large-scale viability as a raw material for building insulation

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The high flammability of bio-based insulation materials derived from plant fibers is a major barrier to their widespread use, necessitating the development of effective flame-retardant treatments. This study aims to optimize the treatment of raw hemp fibers by comparing two environmentally-friendly application methods: immersion and spraying. The fibers are treated with a solution containing phytic acid and urea, as biobased sources of phosphorus and nitrogen. The efficiency of the treatments is assessed by characterizing the quantity of phosphorus grafted, the thermal degradation of the fibers by thermogravimetric analysis and their flammability using a mass loss calorimeter. Both application methods are effective, but the spraying method demonstrated superior performance, resulting in a higher level of phosphorus grafted to the fibers and a reduced heat release rate. Additionally, the formation of a protective char layer on the fiber surface helps to limit flame propagation. Notably, this method requires ten times less treatment product than immersion, making it a highly scalable and efficient solution for the industrial production of flame-retardant insulating materials.

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hal-05005171 , version 1 (25-03-2025)

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Thomas Schatzmayr Welp Sà, Sandrine Marceau, Clément Piégay, Philippe Glé, Fouad Laoutid, et al.. Comparison of two flame-retardant treatment methods on bulk hemp fibers: Towards a large-scale viability as a raw material for building insulation. Industrial Crops and Products, 2025, 228, pp.120903. ⟨10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120903⟩. ⟨hal-05005171⟩
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