Fire,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. 10 - 10
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Scientometric
analysis
using
the
Scopus
database
and
VosViewer
program
identified
critical
directions
of
development
this
or
that
field
to
identify
promising
technologies
understand
how
these
achievements
affect
practice
design
construction.
According
analytics,
average
number
articles
per
year
on
topic
structural
fire
resistance
flame
retardants
increased
by
18%
compared
previous
period,
according
preliminary
data,
trend
will
continue
in
2024.
Among
most
cited
papers,
studies
composite
materials
polymers
dominate.
productive
researchers
retardancy
are
Hu,
Yuan
(54
papers),
Wang,
WeiYong
(47
Jiang,
Jian
(39
papers).
Scopus,
research
papers
have
been
published
2175
sources.
The
leading
journal
terms
is
Fire
Safety
with
250
publications,
but
journals
such
as
Buildings
MDPI
Publishing
strongly
increasing
pace.
Chinese
actively
studying
various
aspects
40%
all
papers.
Keyword
revealed
a
lack
calculation
structures
protection
means,
structures,
3D-printed
reliability
(strength
calculation)
building
structures.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Abstract
Polymeric
materials
featuring
excellent
flame
retardancy
are
essential
for
applications
requiring
high
levels
of
fire
safety,
while
those
based
on
biopolymers
highly
favored
due
to
their
eco‐friendly
nature,
sustainable
characteristics,
and
abundant
availability.
This
review
first
outlines
the
pyrolysis
behaviors
biopolymers,
with
particular
emphasis
naturally
occurring
ones
derived
from
non‐food
sources
such
as
cellulose,
chitin/chitosan,
alginate,
lignin.
Then,
strategies
chemical
modifications
flame‐retardant
purposes
through
covalent,
ionic,
coordination
bonds
presented
compared.
The
is
placed
advanced
methods
introducing
biopolymer‐based
retardants
into
polymeric
matrices
fabricating
materials.
Finally,
challenges
sustaining
current
momentum
in
utilization
further
discussed.
Journal of Industrial Textiles,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
55
Published: March 1, 2025
Cotton
(Gossypium
spp.
),
commonly
known
as
the
“King
of
Fibers,”
plays
a
crucial
role
in
global
textile
industry
because
its
comfort,
breathability,
and
biodegradability.
However,
their
high
flammability
presents
significant
safety
risks,
particularly
fire-prone
environments,
leading
to
an
urgent
demand
for
effective
flame
retardants.
In
addition
concerns,
lack
inherent
antibacterial
properties
cotton
makes
it
susceptible
microbial
growth,
resulting
odors
fabric
degradation.
This
issue
has
been
exacerbated
by
COVID-19
pandemic,
which
heightened
public
awareness
hygiene
necessity
textiles
that
minimize
contamination.
Consequently,
there
surge
need
treatments
textiles,
focusing
on
solutions
are
both
environmentally
friendly.
Despite
this
increasing
focus,
numerous
reviews
have
examined
flame-retardant
finishing
separately.
comprehensive
analysis
integrates
functionalities
not
yet
systematically
compiled.
review
aims
fill
critical
gap
consolidating
existing
literature
eco-friendly
specifically
flame-retardant,
antibacterial,
dual-functional
treatments.
It
evaluates
current
state
retardants,
assesses
effectiveness
various
natural
agents,
explores
innovative
synergistic
formulations
designed
enhance
resistance
performance.
also
identifies
future
directions
development
multifunctional
meet
evolving
demands
consumers
align
with
regulatory
standards,
ultimately
contributing
safer
more
sustainable
solutions.
