<p>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.</p> <p>In addition, the following subjects are discussed in detail:</p> <ul> <li>Flame retardant polymers</li> <li>The mechanisms of flame retardants, such as flame cooling, synergetic effects, degradation of flame retardants, and others</li> <li>Other flame retardant compositions, such as dripping inhibitors and smoke suppressants</li> <li>Testing methods for flame retardants, international standards, human health hazards, such as smoke toxicity and problems with wastes</li> <li>Synthesis and fabrication methods, as well as recycling methods</li> <li>The application of flame retardants to the coating material using 3D printing, reactive coating, and bulk addition methods</li> <li>Non-burning comonomers, foams, nanocomposites and bio-based materials</li> <li>Flame retardants with other textiles, such as wool and electrical applications such as batteries</li> </ul>
