Advanced Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites

Dear Colleagues,

Flame-retardant polymer composites have emerged as critical components in many applications ranging from construction and aerospace to electronics and automotive industries. The technology has evolved from the initial fire-resistant formulations to complex composite structures that incorporate advanced polymers, nanomaterials, and smart technologies. These materials not only offer resistance to ignition but also curb flame propagation, minimizing toxic smoke and ensuring structural integrity under fire exposure.

This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research, technologies, and strategies in the development of flame-retardant polymer composites and to provide a platform for researchers and experts to share innovative methods, novel materials, and advanced technologies for enhancing polymer flame retardancy. For this Special Issue, full articles and review articles on this topic are welcome for submission.

Dr. Xiaoling Liu
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• flame retardants
• polymer materials
• composites/nanocomposites
• multifunctional materials
• flame retardant formulations
• novel flame retardants
• flame-retardant mechanisms