Flame Retardant Selection for Polymers

Flame Retardant Selection for Polymers provides readers with step-by-step guidance on how to select and apply flame retardants for polymers. Written by experts in the field of flame retardancy worldwide, this book seeks to consider the types of polymers and their applications in different sectors, providing in-depth information about the beneficial aspects of choosing each sort of flame retardant and supporting readers in selection of the best flame retardant additives. Regional and global features of flame retardant development and legislations as well as future perspective from circularity viewpoint are also covered.This book is a practical guide and valuable resource to researchers and industrial professionals interested in fundamental principles of flame retardant selection for polymers, as well as the basic needs for processing and commercialization of flame retardant polymers.
- Overviews main features of flame retardant selection for polymers, depending on the chemistry of polymers, application, processing, and sustainability - Provides both the background and advanced features of flame retardants from both academic and industrial viewpoints - Discusses regional and global information and knowledge about the selection of flame retardants for polymers based on legislations and regulations

1. Fundamentals of flame retardants, formulations and processing2. Flame retardant selection for thermoplastics3. Flame retardant selection for biopolymers4. Flame retardant selection for foams5. Flame retardant selection for cable industry6. Flame retardant selection for textiles and fabrics7. Flame retardant selection for adhesives8. Flame retardant selection for additive manufacturing9. Flame retardant selection in China10. Flame retardant selection and regulations11. Flame retardant selection, environmental stability and circular economy12. The future of flame-retardant polymers: Challenges and innovations