Ribonucleic acid as an intrinsically synergistic bio-derived flame retardant

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sang Yun Jeong, Jong Seok Lim, Abdullah Malik, Jae Chul Ro, Hui Hun Cho, Jun Hyuk Heo, Jung Heon Lee
DOI: 10.1039/d6ta00548a
Cited by: 1
References: 69

Abstract

RNA acts as an intrinsically synergistic bio-derived flame retardant. Uracil and 2′-hydroxyl groups drive intumescent char formation, yielding a 49.4% peak heat-release rate reduction and UL-94 HF-1 rating in polyurethane foam.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Flame retardant materials and properties Fire dynamics and safety research Polymer composites and self-healing

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
36
Pages
24013–24027
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN