Advanced Flame-Retardant and Thermal Insulation Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 111
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer composites; fire safety materials; biodegradable materials
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Interests: flame retardant; functional modification; surface coating; biomass; textiles
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the rapid expansion of urban infrastructure, energy systems, and high-performance buildings, improving fire safety and energy efficiency has become a global priority. Flame-retardant and thermal insulation materials play a critical role in reducing fire hazards, limiting heat transfer, and protecting structures and occupants during fire events. At the same time, growing concerns about sustainability and carbon reduction are accelerating the development of materials that can simultaneously deliver fire resistance, thermal management, and environmental compatibility. These demands are particularly important in sectors such as building construction, transportation, electronics, and energy storage systems.
Recent advances in materials science, polymer chemistry, and nanotechnology have created new opportunities to develop next-generation flame-retardant and thermal insulation materials with improved efficiency and multifunctionality. Strategies such as bio-based materials, nano-engineered composites, reactive flame retardants, and multifunctional coatings are enabling significant improvements in fire resistance, durability, and thermal performance. However, challenges remain in balancing fire protection, thermal insulation, environmental safety, and scalable manufacturing. Continued research is therefore needed to translate laboratory innovations into practical and sustainable material solutions.
This Special Issue aims to present and disseminate the latest advances in advanced flame-retardant and thermal insulation materials. We welcome contributions addressing the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of innovative materials and systems that enhance both fire safety and thermal management performance.
Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Thermal insulation materials and thermal management systems
- Bio-based and sustainable fire-resistant materials
- Multifunctional coatings for fire protection and insulation
- etc.
Dr. Lulu Xu
Dr. Xian-Wei Cheng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- flame retardancy
- thermal insulation
- fire safety materials
- polymer composites
- multifunctional coatings
- bio-based materials
- nanocomposites
- energy-efficient materials
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