Flame Retardant Polymeric Materials: Synthesis and Application
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 September 2023) | Viewed by 2579
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer composites; flame retardants; metal-organic frameworks; safety engineering; additive manufacturing
Interests: pyrolysis and combustion; thermal insulating polymer foam; fire retardant coating/film; fire safety
Interests: construction fire materials; battery fire safety; bio-inspired coatings; fire alarm sensor
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymers have become an important and ubiquitous part of our lives. However, most polymers, irrespective of their source, are inherently flammable; thus, they pose a threat to life and property. The 21st century has witnessed some of the most devastating fire accidents in history, necessitating a new and innovative approach to polymer-related fires. To reduce the thermally hazardous nature of polymeric materials, flame-retardant polymeric materials have undergone rapid development in recent decades. In order to meet different application scenarios, attempts to manufacture sustainable and efficient flame-retardant polymers and additives with multiple functions have been made.
This Special Issue aims to gather scientific papers focusing on recent advances in the synthesis and application of flame-retardant polymeric materials. Contributions on all themes are invited, including but not limited to novel flame retardants, flame-retardant polymers, multifunctional flame-retardant polymers, and the investigation of flame-retardant mechanisms. Original research articles, review articles, short communications, and perspectives presenting and discussing the most recent trends in these areas are welcomed.
Dr. Yanbei Hou
Dr. Xiaming Feng
Dr. Wei Wang
Prof. Dr. Keqing Zhou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- flame retardants
- polymeric materials
- fire safety
- synthesis and application
- fire hazards
- flame-retardant mechanisms
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