Short description:

This book reviews the latest scientific developments and technological advances in 2D nanomaterials for fire-safe polymers. It summarizes preparation methods for diverse 2D nanomaterials and their polymer composites and reviews their flame-retardant properties, toxic-gas and smoke emission during combustion, and inhibition strategies.

Long description:

This book provides an overview of the latest scientific developments and technological advances in two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials for fire-safe polymers. It summarizes the preparation methods for diverse types of 2D nanomaterials and their polymer composites and reviews their flame-retardant properties, toxic gas and smoke emission during combustion, and inhibition strategies.

• Covers fundamental aspects like influence of size and dispersion of 2D nanomaterials to help readers develop efficient, multi-functional, and ecofriendly fire-safe polymer composites for a wide range of applications








• Discusses new-emerging 2D nanomaterials for fire-safe polymer applications, including MXenes, graphitic carbon nitride, boron nitride, and black phosphorus








• Introduces basic modes of flame retardant action of 2D nanomaterials, including smoke and toxic gas suppression, and the role of 2D nanomaterials in promoting char formation

This book is suitable for both scholars and engineers in the fields of polymer science and engineering. It is also aimed at graduate students in chemistry, materials, and safety science and engineering.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction to 2D Nanomaterials for Fire Safety of Polymers. 2. Influence of the Size and Dispersion State of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials on the Fire Safety of Polymers. 3. Synthesis and Characterization of Flame Retardant Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites. 4. Application of Layered Double Hydroxides in Fire-Safe Polymers. 5. Polymer/MXene Composites with Enhanced Fire-Safe Characteristics. 6. Graphene(oxide) and Its Hybrid Materials for Fire-Safe Polymers. 7. Two-Dimensional Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Reducing Fire Hazards of Polymer Composites. 8. Layered Boron Nitride Derived Flame Retardants for Fire-Safe Polymeric Materials. 9. Molybdenum Disulphide/Polymer Composites for Fire Safety Applications. 10. Black Phosphorus and Its Derivatives as a Novel Class of Flame Retardants for Fire-Safe Polymers. 11. Layer-by-Layer Assembly of 2D Nanomaterials into Flame-Retardant Coatings for Fire-Safe Polymers. 12. Challenges and Perspectives of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Fire-Safe Polymers.