Flame-Retardant Properties of Polymer Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 January 2024) | Viewed by 350
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues，
Polymer composites play an essential role in various fields (aerospace, electronics, construction and transportation, etc.) due to their excellent performance, such as low cost, dimensional stability, chemical corrosion resistance, etc. However, the defects of flammability limit their wider applications. Up to now, flame retardants are regarded as an effective means to improve the flame retardancy of polymer composites. In order to minimize potential health and environmental impacts, flame retardancy, smoke suppression, safety, and recycling characteristics need to be considered at the beginning of the design process of flame retardants. Therefore, the fundamental design and understanding of the flame-retardant properties of polymer composites, as well as the effects on other properties, such as mechanical properties, thermal stability, smoke suppression, processes properties, etc., are key focus areas in our research.
This Special Issue “Flame-Retardant Properties of Polymer Composites”, to be published in the Polymers journal, aims to cover the latest advancements in the preparation, properties, and applications related to functional polymer composites and high-performance materials (flame-retardant, environmentally degradable, readily recyclable, renewable, etc.) with respect to the urgent requirement for fire safety. Both comprehensive reviews and original research articles are welcome.
Dr. Mingfeng Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- flame retardants and flame retardancy
- fire safety and fire behaviors
- flame-retardant mechanisms
- smoke suppression and toxicity reduction
- polymer composites
- multi-functional polymers
- advanced materials
- environmentally degradable and recyclable materials
