Novel Developments in Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer (nano)composites; polymer foams; bio-based materials; multifunctional materials; polymer characterisation; flame retardancy; mechanical properties
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Interests: polymers; composites; bio-based materials; wood; flame retardants; polymer characterization; thermal properties
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to our Special Issue, entitled "Novel Developments in Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials."
Currently, there is significant interest in developing novel polymeric formulations that not only meet stringent fire safety standards but also provide an optimal balance of properties and sustainability. The use of flame-retardant systems in polymer matrices, including those derived from bio-waste, is an emerging solution that contrasts the more traditional ones that often involve the use of potentially hazardous substances. However, further research is still required to advance the development of these materials in order to broaden their applications. In fact, advancing our understanding of the chemical interactions within multicomponent polymeric systems, as well as the effect of processing conditions and microstructure on thermal stability, fire behaviour, and mechanical properties, among others, is essential to the advancement of knowledge relating to these novel flame-retardant solutions.
This Special Issue aims to present innovative approaches and developments of flame-retardant polymeric systems that are aligned with environmental goals. Emphasizing chemical grafting/modification techniques, nanotechnology-based flame retardants, intumescent coatings, synergistic additive systems, and the use of bio-based materials from renewable resources, this Special Issue falls in line with the journal’s scope in advancing polymer science, sustainability, and fire safety technologies. By bringing together contributions focused on both material innovation and environmental impact, this Special Issue serves as a valuable resource for academia and industry.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Environmentally friendly systems for fireproofing polymer development.
- Use of natural-based materials from renewable resources in flame-retardant systems.
- Novel chemical modification and processing technologies to enhance flame retardancy.
- Evaluation of thermal stability and fire behaviour of flame-retardant polymeric materials.
- Studying mechanisms of action in bio-flame retardants.
- (Bio)composites that combine fire safety, enhanced mechanical performance, and durability.
- Lifecycle analysis of flame-retardant polymeric materials.
- Recyclable flame retardants.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Vera Realinho
Dr. Laia Haurie
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- environmentally friendly systems
- polymeric materials
- flame retardants
- chemical modification
- bio-waste
- thermal stability
- fire behaviour
- mechanisms of action
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