Due to thermal and flame/fire sensitivity of biopolymers especially in plant-based biopolymer
fillers, it is extremely and necessary to improve the reaction to flame. The bio-polymers …

To improve sustainability of polymers and to reduce carbon footprint, polymers from
renewable resources are given significant attention due to the developing concern over …

Due to environmental concerns, some of the conventional halogenated flame retardants
have been banned. In this context, both the industrial and academics have made efforts to …

Recent advancements in natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites have engineered the
need to procure alternatives to replace metals in automotives, construction, aerospace …

Fire retardancy of polymeric materials is a subject of major preoccupation due to the need to
minimize fire risk and meet fire safety requirements. Numerous efficient conventional flame …

The field of flame retardancy for polymeric materials (ie plastics, foams and in particular
textiles) is currently facing several changes and challenges because some of the current …

It would be difficult to imagine how modern life across the globe would operate in the
absence of synthetic polymers. Although these materials (mostly in the form of plastics) have …

Biological molecules can be obtained from natural sources or from commercial waste
streams and can serve as effective feedstocks for a wide range of polymer products. From …

Biocomposites reinforced with natural fibers represent an eco-friendly and inexpensive
alternative to conventional petroleum-based materials and have been increasingly utilized …

The search for possible alternatives to traditional flame retardants (FRs) is pushing the
academic and industrial communities towards the design of new products that exhibit low …