Submission Deadline: 01 November 2022 (closed)
The search for new solutions in creating
environmentally friendly materials is associated with using polymers of natural
origin or the introduction of plant-based natural fillers in the form of fibers
or particles. The production of composites with an increased amount of natural
fillers, on the one hand, reduces their environmental impact and improves
mechanical properties; on the other hand, due to the fillers' lignocellulosic
structure, it reduces their thermal stability. Recent research has shown that
the conscious selection of fillers of plant origin with defined chemical
structure makes it possible to treat a significant part of the fillers as
functional materials. As demonstrated in many research, the presence of natural
additives may reduce the flammability of polymers and their composites.
In this Special Issue of the Journal of Renewable Materials, entitled "Flammability of Biopolymers and Polymer Composites Reinforced with Fillers with Plant Origin", the dissemination of high-quality original research articles and comprehensive reviews will be considered, both aimed to understanding the burning behavior of biocomposite as well as describing ready-made engineering solutions.
The thematic scope is presented in the following points but is not limited to them:
- Flammability of laminates with a matrix of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers reinforced with natural fibers
- The use of flame-retardant compounds of natural origin
- A new hybrid flame-retardants from selected plant fillers and extracts
- Fumes emission and the toxicity of smoke from bio-based materials during a fire
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