Advances in Fire Retardant Materials
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ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 262 9 September 2008 632 pages  234 x 156mm  hardback  Edited by A R Horrocks and D Price, University of Bolton, UK Woodhead Textiles Series No. 70 …provides a wealth of information, written with a concise and critical approach by and internationally acknowledged expert in the field. International Dyer …an indispensible book for producers, manufacturers, retailers, industrial research workers in academia. International Dyer This is a masterly contribution to the literature and it is highly recommended to all who deal with flammability and retardancy. International Dyer  - reviews advances in improving the retardancy of materials  - addresses key environmental issues  - examines fire testing issues and regulations and the challenges involved  - discusses applications in areas such as automotive materials, military fabrics and composites  - an important updated addition to Horrocks and Price's Fire retadant materials This important book provides a comprehensive account of the advances that have occurred in fire science in relation to a broad range of materials. The manufacture of fire retardant materials is an active area of research, the understanding of which can improve safety as well as the marketability of a product. The first part of the book reviews the advances that have occurred in improving the fire retardancy of specific materials, ranging from developments in phosphorus and halogen-free flame retardants to the use of nanocomposites as novel flame retardant systems. Key environmental issues are also addressed. The second group of chapters examines fire testing issues and regulations. A final group of chapters addresses the application of fire retardant materials in such areas as composites, automotive materials, military fabrics and aviation materials. With its distinguished editors and array of international contributors, this book is an essential reference for producers, manufacturers, retailers and all those wishing to improve fire retardancy in materials. It is also suitable for researchers in industry or academia.