With the rapid advancement of flame retardant chemistry, an increasing number of both intrinsic and additive flame retardant materials (e.g., polymers, woods, composites) are being developed for various applications, ranging from the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector and transportation to energy materials and aerospace. Over the past decade, the environmental and health properties of specific flame retardants, coupled with the ensuing international and national laws and regulations, have created a demand for effective and safer alternatives.
The primary objective of contemporary research and development in flame retardant chemistry is to integrate fire retardancy into materials without causing significant alterations in their properties and processing parameters, while also considering environmental and health impacts. This challenging goal necessitates comprehensive studies and innovative approaches to create advanced flame retardant solutions that meet stringent safety and sustainability standards.
This Research Topic addresses the intricate chemistry involved in the synthesis and combustion of flame retardants and flame retardant materials. It emphasizes the development of advanced, environmentally friendly flame retardant solutions, including:
• Sustainability in Flame Retardant Materials: Exploring the synthesis of highly efficient and sustainable flame retardants based on organic and inorganic chemistry to mitigate adverse environmental and health effects associated with halogenated compounds.
• New Developments in Flame Retardants: Utilization of advanced technologies (nanotechnology, LBL self-assembly) to enhance the fire retardancy of materials.
• Recycling of Flame Retardant Materials: Investigation of currently applied approaches for recycling FR thermoplastics and thermosets, and possible approaches for designing the next generation of FR polymer-based materials.
• Investigating Flame Retardant Mechanisms: Detailed analysis of the mechanisms by which flame retardants inhibit combustion, including physical and chemical interactions at the molecular level.
• Testing, Characterization and Modelling of Flame Retardant Materials: Development and optimization of testing, characterization and modelling methodologies to accurately assess the performance and safety of flame retardant materials under different conditions.
• Applications: Examination of the practical applications of flame retardants in various sectors, ensuring they meet the specific requirements of each industry. Such as the new developments in flame retardant coatings and textiles (emphasis on transportation, architectural and protective textiles)
• Flame Retardant Innovations in emerging markets: Such as e-mobility, composites, additive manufacturing and 5G telecommunication
The significance of this Research Topic lies in its potential to pave the way for the next generation of flame retardant materials that are both effective and environmentally sustainable. By focusing on advanced and eco-friendly solutions, this research aims to contribute significantly to fire safety while minimizing the ecological footprint and health risks associated with traditional flame retardants.
This Research Topic seeks to bring together cutting-edge research in flame retardant chemistry, fostering innovation and collaboration among scientists, engineers, and industry professionals. By advancing our understanding and development of environmentally friendly flame retardants, we can achieve safer, more sustainable materials for a wide range of critical applications.
Keywords:
Flame retardant, Polymer, Composites, Chemistry, Synergism, Energy, Coating, Thermal stability
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
With the rapid advancement of flame retardant chemistry, an increasing number of both intrinsic and additive flame retardant materials (e.g., polymers, woods, composites) are being developed for various applications, ranging from the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector and transportation to energy materials and aerospace. Over the past decade, the environmental and health properties of specific flame retardants, coupled with the ensuing international and national laws and regulations, have created a demand for effective and safer alternatives.
The primary objective of contemporary research and development in flame retardant chemistry is to integrate fire retardancy into materials without causing significant alterations in their properties and processing parameters, while also considering environmental and health impacts. This challenging goal necessitates comprehensive studies and innovative approaches to create advanced flame retardant solutions that meet stringent safety and sustainability standards.
This Research Topic addresses the intricate chemistry involved in the synthesis and combustion of flame retardants and flame retardant materials. It emphasizes the development of advanced, environmentally friendly flame retardant solutions, including:
• Sustainability in Flame Retardant Materials: Exploring the synthesis of highly efficient and sustainable flame retardants based on organic and inorganic chemistry to mitigate adverse environmental and health effects associated with halogenated compounds.
• New Developments in Flame Retardants: Utilization of advanced technologies (nanotechnology, LBL self-assembly) to enhance the fire retardancy of materials.
• Recycling of Flame Retardant Materials: Investigation of currently applied approaches for recycling FR thermoplastics and thermosets, and possible approaches for designing the next generation of FR polymer-based materials.
• Investigating Flame Retardant Mechanisms: Detailed analysis of the mechanisms by which flame retardants inhibit combustion, including physical and chemical interactions at the molecular level.
• Testing, Characterization and Modelling of Flame Retardant Materials: Development and optimization of testing, characterization and modelling methodologies to accurately assess the performance and safety of flame retardant materials under different conditions.
• Applications: Examination of the practical applications of flame retardants in various sectors, ensuring they meet the specific requirements of each industry. Such as the new developments in flame retardant coatings and textiles (emphasis on transportation, architectural and protective textiles)
• Flame Retardant Innovations in emerging markets: Such as e-mobility, composites, additive manufacturing and 5G telecommunication
The significance of this Research Topic lies in its potential to pave the way for the next generation of flame retardant materials that are both effective and environmentally sustainable. By focusing on advanced and eco-friendly solutions, this research aims to contribute significantly to fire safety while minimizing the ecological footprint and health risks associated with traditional flame retardants.
This Research Topic seeks to bring together cutting-edge research in flame retardant chemistry, fostering innovation and collaboration among scientists, engineers, and industry professionals. By advancing our understanding and development of environmentally friendly flame retardants, we can achieve safer, more sustainable materials for a wide range of critical applications.
Keywords:
Flame retardant, Polymer, Composites, Chemistry, Synergism, Energy, Coating, Thermal stability
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.