| abstract |
Prepregs, core layers, and composite articles that include one or more flame retardant materials are described. In some cases, the thermoplastic composite article is a second from a blended flame retardant material comprising a plurality of reinforcing fibers, a first thermoplastic material, and a second thermoplastic material and a flame retardant material. A porous core layer comprising a thermoplastic material. In other cases, the thermoplastic composite article includes a plurality of reinforcing fibers, a first thermoplastic material, an expandable graphite material, and a porous core layer comprising a Group II metal hydroxide or Group III metal hydroxide. . |