ReviewPolymers2025
Advances in Graphene-Based Flame-Retardant for Polystyrene Applications: Synthesis, Mechanisms, and Future Perspectives.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Fire Safety of Polymer Nanocomposites: An In-Depth Analysis Based on Functional Mechanisms.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Correlation between carbon percentage and nanocomposite performance in commodity and engineering thermoplastics (ABS, HIPS, PP, and PC).Scientific reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
The growing demand for fire-safe, sustainable materials has driven extensive research into advanced flame retardants particularly polystyrene (PS), a widely utilized yet inherently flammable polymer. Graphene-derived materials are considered effective flame retardants owing to their higher thermal stability, char-formation, and gas barrier properties. However, despite these advantages, challenges such as agglomeration, high thermal conductivity, poor interfacial compatibility, and processing limitations hinder their full-scale adoption in building insulation and other applications. This review presents an in-depth analysis of recent progress in graphene-enhanced flame-retardant systems for polystyrene applications, focusing on synthesis methods, flame-retardant mechanisms, and material performance. It also discusses strategies to address these challenges, such as surface functionalization, hybrid flame-retardant formulations, optimized graphene loading, and improved dispersion techniques. Furthermore, future research directions are proposed to enhance the effectiveness and commercial viability of graphene-based flame-retardant polystyrene composites. Overcoming these challenges is essential for high-performance, eco-friendly, flame-retardant materials on a larger scale.
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