Advanced Fire Extinguishing: Integrating Ultrafine Powders, Flame Retardants and System Design
A special issue of Fire (ISSN 2571-6255).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: clean and efficient fire extinguishing technology; ultra-fine dry powder fire extinguishing technology; aircraft fire prevention
2. School of Emergency Management, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
Interests: pyrolysis; ignition and combustion of solid materials; fire safety in passenger trains; fire safety engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fire hazards remain a critical challenge across various industries, necessitating continuous advancements in fire extinguishing technologies. The integration of ultrafine powders, innovative flame retardants, and optimized system design offers promising solutions for enhancing fire suppression efficiency and safety. This Special Issue focuses on the latest developments and interdisciplinary approaches in advanced fire extinguishing methods.
Effective fire extinguishing requires a comprehensive understanding of material science, combustion dynamics, and engineering system integration. Combining cutting-edge ultrafine powders with novel flame-retardant formulations and intelligent system designs can significantly improve fire suppression performance while minimizing environmental impact. This Special Issue aims to foster knowledge exchange and innovation in the fields of material development, fire retardant chemistry, system engineering, and practical applications.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Synthesis and characterization of ultrafine powders for fire suppression;
- Development and evaluation of novel flame retardant materials;
- Design and optimization of fire extinguishing systems integrating powders and retardants;
- Mechanisms of fire suppression at the micro- and macro-scale;
- Environmental and safety assessments of advanced fire extinguishing agents;
- Case studies and practical applications in industry, aerospace, and urban fire safety.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Junchao Zhao
Dr. Ruiyu Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fire extinguishing technologies
- ultrafine dry powders
- flame retardants
- fire suppression systems
- combustion inhibition
- fire safety engineering
- material science for fire protection
- environmental impact of fire retardants
- fire suppression mechanisms
- system design and optimization
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