A sustainable flame retardant derived from corn steep liquor_Fraunhofer Representative Office Beijing

Forschenden des Fraunhofer WKI und des Fraunhofer IAP ist es gelungen, ein nachhaltiges Flammschutzmittel für Biowerkstoffe auf Basis von Maisquellwasser herzustellen.

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Researchers at the Fraunhofer WKI and the Fraunhofer IAP have succeeded in producing a sustainable flame retardant for biobased materials using corn steep liquor.

Halogenated flame retardants pose ecological risks and are regarded as a threat to human health.Therefore, alternative solutions have been sought for many years. Researchers at Fraunhofer are focusing on sustainable, phosphorus-based raw materials derived from corn steep liquor. The phytic acid contained therein acts as an excellent natural flame retardant for biobased materials.