Carbon-Based Nanomaterials in Flame Retardancy
Adila Adila, Muntasa Muntasa, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali janjua, Raif Azeem, Saria Fatima, Muhammad Ravish khan, Madiha Habib, Sana Rubab Mir, Lutf ur Rahman, Asma Rehman
Carbon nanomaterials, such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, pristine, fullerenes carbon black and nano-diamonds, are emerging as advanced flame retardants for polymers and composites. They provide superior flame retardancy, enhanced mechanical and thermal properties, and multifunctionality at low loadings compared to conventional additives. Through mechanisms such as char formation and radical scavenging, carbon nanomaterials effectively reduce flammability and smoke production. Their synergy with traditional flame retardants further improves performance, offering a promising, halogen-free, and sustainable alternative for fire safety applications.
Keywords
Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene, Fullerene, Flame Retardancy, Nano-Diamonds, Carbon Black, Char Formation
Published online 5/1/2026, 41 pages
Citation: Adila Adila, Muntasa Muntasa, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali janjua, Raif Azeem, Saria Fatima, Muhammad Ravish khan, Madiha Habib, Sana Rubab Mir, Lutf ur Rahman, Asma Rehman, Carbon-Based Nanomaterials in Flame Retardancy, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 190, pp 77-117, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904077-4
Part of the book on Flame Retardant Materials
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