2007/01/01 by Serge Bourbigot, Sophie Duquesne
Materials Science · #Flame retardant materials and properties #Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties #Silicone and Siloxane Chemistry
paper · doi:10.1039/b702511d
openalex publication_date 2007/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
In this Feature Article, we discuss recent developments of flame retardant polymers. Three approaches are considered: (i) inherently flame retardant polymers, (ii) chemically modified polymers and (iii) flame retardants as additives for polymers. We have tried to show the new directions and concepts emerging in the field of flame retardancy. We have mainly focused our comments on flame retardants, nanofillers and surface treatment because very promising concepts appeared recently in the published literature. Synergistic aspects are also fully discussed.