abstract |
The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a fire retardant biolaminate composite assembly. The assembly includes a biolaminate layer. The biolaminate layer includes a PLA sub-layer, wherein the biolaminate layer includes a fire retardant. The assembly also includes and an intumescent layer comprising an intumescent material that swells as a result of heat exposure, wherein the biolaminate has good char and low flame spread with minimal smoke generation. |