The Application of Nanomaterials for Fire Safety
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanocomposite Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 23 January 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editor
Interests: flame retardants; nanocomposites; safety functional material; flame-retardance mechanism; fire safety assessment
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Dear Colleagues,
Today, fire safety is of paramount importance. As an emerging and cutting-edge technological product, nanomaterials provide new opportunities to change the field of fire safety. This special issue focuses on "The Application of Nanomaterials for Fire Safety", aiming to explore the latest research achievements and development trends in this interdisciplinary field.
Nanomaterials possess unique physical and chemical properties, including a high specific surface area, excellent mechanical performance, and special optical and electrical characteristics. They have great application potential in fire safety. For instance, nano-flame retardants can significantly enhance the flame retardancy of materials. By adding nano-scale flame retardants to polymers and other materials, it is possible to effectively prevent the spread of flames without affecting the original properties of the materials, thereby reducing the likelihood of fires. Nano fireproof coatings can form a strong and heat-insulating protective layer, maintaining good stability at high temperatures and providing reliable fire protection for buildings, transportation vehicles, and other structures.
In addition, nanosensors play a crucial role in early fire warnings. Their high sensitivity and rapid response characteristics enable the real-time monitoring of parameters such as smoke, temperature, and harmful gases in the environment, promptly issuing alerts to increase valuable evacuation and fire suppression time. Meanwhile, nanotechnology can also be applied to the development of highly efficient fire-extinguishing agents, enhancing fire suppression efficiency, reducing the amount of fire-extinguishing agents used, and minimizing environmental impact.
This special issue will bring together cutting-edge research from both domestic and international sources in this field, covering innovative applications of nanomaterials in fire prevention, fire suppression, early fire warnings, and other aspects. By deeply exploring the close integration of nanomaterials and fire safety, this issue aims to provide a high-quality communication platform to increase the understanding of fire safety among researchers, engineers, and practitioners, promoting the widespread application of nanomaterials in the field of fire safety. This can enhance the overall fire safety levels of society and safeguard both people's lives and property.
Dr. Shuilai Qiu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- black phosphorus
- nanomaterials
- flame retardance
- polymers
- mechanisms
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