Flame-Retardant Polymers, Epoxy Resins, and Intumescent Coatings

This community develops chemical additives and composite structures that prevent polymers, foams, and textiles from burning, focusing on suppressing smoke and maintaining material integrity during fire exposure.

The research centers on formulating flame retardants for epoxy resins, polyurethane foams, and cotton fabrics. Key chemical systems include ammonium polyphosphate, magnesium hydroxide, and phosphorus-nitrogen synergistic compounds. The work frequently involves creating intumescent coatings that expand to insulate the substrate, as well as incorporating fillers like graphene oxide and zinc borate to enhance thermal stability. A significant portion of the literature addresses the balance between fire safety and mechanical performance, particularly in fiber-reinforced composites and polylactic acid matrices.

The largest share of this community's output is found in phosphorus research, accounting for 2.2% of all phosphorus studies, with 798 papers. Boron research follows with a 1.0% share, and chlorine research also holds a 1.0% share.

The community comprises 10,751 papers, published primarily in Polymer Degradation and Stability, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, and Chemical Engineering Journal.

Recent work continues to focus on multi-element flame retardant systems for epoxy thermosets and the development of bio-based, phosphorus-free fire-resistant coatings.

Papers behind this description

A comprehensive review of natural fibers and their composites: An eco-friendly alternative to conventional materials — Results in Engineering, 2023 — doi:10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101271
Biopolymer‐Based Flame Retardants and Flame‐Retardant Materials — Advanced Materials, 2025 — doi:10.1002/adma.202414880
Advanced Flame‐Retardant Methods for Polymeric Materials — Advanced Materials, 2022 — doi:10.1002/adma.202107905
Challenges and advancement in water absorption of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites — Polymer Testing, 2023 — doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108083
Optimization of nano-filler and silane treatment on mechanical performance of nanographene hybrid composites using RSM and ANN technique — Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 2024 — doi:10.1080/01694243.2024.2403680
Developing a model to predict and optimize the flexural and impact properties of jute/kenaf fiber nano-composite using response surface methodology — The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2024 — doi:10.1007/s00170-024-13975-0
Enhancing performance of Prosopis juliflora fiber reinforced epoxy composites with silane treatment and Syzygium cumini filler — Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2024 — doi:10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.06.058
Flame-retardant and antibacterial flexible polyurethane foams with high resilience based on a P/N/Si-containing system — Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2024 — doi:10.1016/j.jmst.2023.09.030
Lignocellulose sustainable composites from agro-waste Asparagus bean stem fiber for polymer casting applications: Effect of fiber treatment — International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024 — doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134884
A review on natural fiber composites: Polymer matrices, fiber surface treatments, fabrication methods, properties, and applications — Polymer Engineering & Science, 2024 — doi:10.1002/pen.26713
Biodegradable and flame-retardant cellulose-based wearable triboelectric nanogenerator for mechanical energy harvesting in firefighting clothing — Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024 — doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122040
Phosphorus-containing flame retardant epoxy thermosets: Recent advances and future perspectives — Progress in Polymer Science, 2021 — doi:10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2021.101366
Metal-organic frameworks and their derivatives for sustainable flame-retardant polymeric materials — Advanced Nanocomposites, 2025 — doi:10.1016/j.adna.2024.10.001
Tick-inspired, self-healing, and strongly-adhesive coatings with biodegradability and phosphorus-free fire retardancy — Journal of Material Science and Technology, 2025 — doi:10.1016/j.jmst.2025.10.003
Hierarchically building flame retardant and flexible electromagnetic interference shielding composites with tunable mechanism — Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2025 — doi:10.1016/j.jmst.2025.03.053
A synergistic strategy with phosphorus-based compound and ionic liquid VIPA for simultaneously enhanced flame retardancy, mechanical properties, and chemical resistance of epoxy resin — Construction and Building Materials, 2026 — doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2026.145224
Effects of Artificial Hydrothermal Aging on Crush Boxes Made from Glass, Carbon and Aramid Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composites — Polymers, 2026 — doi:10.3390/polym18020249
Recent innovations in graphene-based nanocomposite coatings for enhanced flame retardancy in industrial applications — Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2025 — doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2025.111479