This book focuses on the chemistry and applications of flame retardants for polymers and other materials. It starts with a description and types of flame retardants, as well as their properties and chemical structures, to include chlorine- and bromine-containing flame retardants, phosphorus-based flame retardants, nitrogen-based flame retardants, and silicones. Inorganic materials that serve as flame retardants, such as boron-based additives, graphenes, and others are discussed in detail.

In addition, the following subjects are discussed in detail:

Flame retardant polymers

The mechanisms of flame retardants, such as flame cooling, synergetic effects, degradation of flame retardants, and others

Other flame retardant compositions

such as dripping inhibitors and smoke suppressants

Testing methods for flame retardants

international standards, human health hazards, such as smoke toxicity and problems with wastes

Synthesis and fabrication methods

as well as recycling methods

The application of flame retardants to the coating material

using 3D printing, reactive coating, and bulk addition methods

Non-burning comonomers, foams, nanocomposites and bio-based materials

Flame retardants with other textiles

such as wool and electrical applications such as batteries