Flame retardants mitigate the threat of fire from inherently flammable materials responsible
for sustaining a high standard of living. Although bulk flame retardants have proven effective …

Flexible polyurethane foams (FPUFs) have been extensively used in furniture, carpet,
automobiles, etc., due to their superior thermal insulation, low bulk density and superior …

Many polymers, especially polyurethane foam and fiber fabric, are particularly easy to burn
and generate a large number of droplets leading to the rapid spread of the fire. Therefore …

As flammable polymeric materials become more ubiquitous in consumer goods, home
furnishings, and transportation, there is a growing need for safe and effective flame retardant …

In an effort to develop a more environmentally benign flame retardant for polyurethane foam
(PUF), layers of halloysite clay nanotubes (HNT) stabilized by branched polyethylenimine …

Highly efficient flame retardant polyurethane foams with alginate/clay aerogel coatings were
fabricated using a freeze-drying method. The microstructure and the interaction of the …

Nanotechnology has received increasing attention and is being applied in the transportation
vehicle field. With their unique physical and chemical characteristics, nanomaterials can …

Catastrophes due to fires cause a lot of material damages and the loss of many human lives.
They have been rising in number and severity over the years because of the extensive use …

Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are a new type of inorganic flame retardant additive for
polymer nanocomposites. Although their unique structural properties and tunable chemical …

Flexible polyurethane foam (PUF) is widely used in bedding, transportation, and furniture,
despite being highly flammable. In an effort to decrease the flammability of the polymer, an …