Synergistic phosphorus-siloxane hybrids for concurrent flame retardancy and anti-dripping of PET fabrics: Mechanistic design and performance optimization

Key Points

• Flame retardancy significantly improved in PET fabrics using phosphorus-siloxane hybrids, enhancing safety.
• Key evidence shows that these hybrids reduce dripping by over 40% during combustion tests.
• Assessment using mechanistic design principles and performance optimization techniques provides robust results.
• These findings may enable safer applications in textile manufacturing, reducing fire hazards in everyday use.