Electrophoretic deposition of a memory-type flame retardant material

Al–Mg–Zr complex hydroxide (AMZH) showed promising behaviour for flame retardant applications due to a mass loss of 44.2% related to thermal dehydration. The original structure and properties of AMZH, fully dehydrated at 500°C, can be reconstructed. The memory properties of AMZH pave the way for novel applications. Electrophoretic deposition (EPD) of AMZH coatings was performed using an advanced dispersing and charging agent, which exhibited binding and film forming properties. The deposition mechanism, advantages of AMZH and EPD method are discussed.