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8 May 2026
Polymers Webinar | Recent Advances in Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials, 11 May 2026
Message from the webinar Chair:
Dear colleagues,
Welcome to this webinar, titled “Recent Advances in Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials”. It is a pleasure to bring together researchers and practitioners from across disciplines to share insights aligned with the vision of our Special Issue.
Fire safety remains a critical challenge in modern engineering, particularly as materials are increasingly required to perform in complex and high-risk environments. Recent progress in advanced flame retardants, flame-resistant polymers, and bio-based additives is opening new pathways to simultaneously enhance fire performance, reduce toxic emissions, and maintain structural integrity. At the same time, the emergence of multifunctional materials is enabling integrated solutions that go beyond traditional fire protection strategies.
This webinar highlights cutting-edge developments spanning experimental and numerical approaches. Topics include fundamental flame-retardant mechanisms, fire material behaviours under extreme conditions, and the application of fire simulation and molecular dynamics to better understand and predict material response. These advances are essential for bridging the gap between fundamental science and real-world engineering applications.
Our aim today is to provide a platform for meaningful exchange—connecting material innovation, modelling techniques, and practical fire safety solutions. We hope the discussions will stimulate new ideas, foster collaborations, and contribute to the continued evolution of flame-retardant technologies.
Thank you for joining us, and I look forward to an engaging and insightful session.
Date: 11 May 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. CEST | 3:00 p.m. CST (Asia)
Webinar ID: 863 9889 0384
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Polymers-5
Register now for free!
Program:
|
Speaker |
Presentation |
Time (CEST) |
Time (AEST) |
|
Dr. Ao Li |
Chair Introduction |
9:00–9:10 a.m. |
5:00–5:10 p.m. |
|
Dr. Ivan Miguel De Cachinho Cordeiro |
Recent Advances in Molecular Dynamics Characterisation of Polymeric Flame Retardant Systems |
9:10–9:30 a.m. |
5:10–5:30 p.m. |
|
Dr. Selvaraj Kumar |
Advancements and Future Perspectives of Organic Phosphorus Chemistry for Fire-Safe Polymeric Materials |
9:30–9:50 a.m. |
5:30–5:50 p.m. |
|
Dr. Anthony Chun Yin Yuen |
Advanced Fire and Materials Modelling Techniques in Buildings and Energy Storage Systems |
9:50–10:10 a.m. |
5:50–6:10 p.m. |
|
|
Q&A Session |
10:10–10:25 a.m. |
6:10–6:25 p.m. |
|
Dr. Bo Lin |
Closing of Webinar |
10:25–10:30 a.m. |
6:25–6:30 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritised.
Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Ao Li, The University of New South Wales, Australia;
- Dr. Bo Lin, The University of New South Wales, Australia;
- Dr. Ivan Miguel De Cachinho Cordeiro, The University of New South Wales, Australia;
- Dr. Selvaraj Kumar, University of Science and Technology of China, China;
- Dr. Anthony Chun Yin Yuen, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong S.A.R.
