About this Research Topic
Polymeric materials have been ubiquitously applied in every aspect of our lives due to their great comprehensive performances. However, most polymers are intrinsically flammable, which will produce a large amount of toxic smoke during combustion, posing a serious fire risk to the environment and human health. Hence, fire accidents caused by flammable polymers occur from time to time. To tackle this issue, many efforts have been devoted to the development of flame-retardant polymeric materials in both academia and industry recently. Meanwhile, smoke inhalation is the number one cause of death related to fires, and thus many methods have also been created to enhance the smoke suppression of polymeric materials. In recent years, although many researchers have achieved excellent research results, fire safety and flame retardancy of polymer materials are still facing significant challenges.
This Research Topic aims to collect and publish research on recent advances in improving the fire safety and flame retardancy of polymeric materials. With regards to the fire hazards of polymers such as serve melt dripping, smoke and toxic gases upon combustion, the low efficiency of fire retardants, and increasing concern about environmental impact, we encourage authors to submit research relating (but not limited) to problems, including theoretical methods, experimental, numerical simulations, etc. In addition, we welcome studies that incorporate the application of flame-retardant polymer and composite materials in intelligent technologies such as fire sensors, fire-safe polymer solid electrolytes, etc.
Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:
• The development of novel flame retardants, synergists, co-monomer including bio-based, nano, hybrid and intumescent materials.
• Fabrication of flame retardant polymer fiber, fabric or resins, etc.
• Characterization and investigation of flame retardant mechanisms via advanced techniques and simulation.
• Recyclability of flame retardant polymers which focused on flame retardants, polymer composites or textiles.
• Applications in various areas such as road pavement materials, construction materials, tunnels, coal mines.
This Research Topic aims to collect and publish research on recent advances in improving the fire safety and flame retardancy of polymeric materials. With regards to the fire hazards of polymers such as serve melt dripping, smoke and toxic gases upon combustion, the low efficiency of fire retardants, and increasing concern about environmental impact, we encourage authors to submit research relating (but not limited) to problems, including theoretical methods, experimental, numerical simulations, etc. In addition, we welcome studies that incorporate the application of flame-retardant polymer and composite materials in intelligent technologies such as fire sensors, fire-safe polymer solid electrolytes, etc.
Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:
• The development of novel flame retardants, synergists, co-monomer including bio-based, nano, hybrid and intumescent materials.
• Fabrication of flame retardant polymer fiber, fabric or resins, etc.
• Characterization and investigation of flame retardant mechanisms via advanced techniques and simulation.
• Recyclability of flame retardant polymers which focused on flame retardants, polymer composites or textiles.
• Applications in various areas such as road pavement materials, construction materials, tunnels, coal mines.
Keywords: Fire retardant, Additive, Polymer, Composites, Fiber-reinforced polymer composites, Nanocomposites, Coating; Fabric, Foam; Synergism, Fire-retardant mechanism, Thermal stability, Smoke suppression, Ignition, Fire alarm, Black phosphorous, Metal-organic fr
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