Aiming to develop a multi-functional flame retardant for epoxy resins, a novel bio-based eugenol derivative (SIEPDP) was synthesized, and was used to modify Mg–Al layered double hydroxide (SIEPDP-LDH). This modified SIEPDP-LDH was used as a novel nanoflame-retardant for bisphenol epoxy resins and compared with unmodified pristine LDH.

Polysilsesquioxanes (RSiO_1.5)_n are organic–inorganic hybrid materials that have an array of properties and synergistic features and are considered to be robust materials in the family of siliceous compounds.