The latest advances in flame retardancy and fire-safe materials, from fundamental mechanisms to sustainable technologies and policy.
Topics covered in the 21st FRPM
FRPM 2027 brings together fundamental research, innovative technologies, testing methodologies, sustainability and regulatory developments.
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Flame-retardant chemistry
New developments in chemistry, mechanisms, synergy and multifunctionality.
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Innovative materials
Flame-retardant materials, textiles and fibre-reinforced composites.
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Intumescent systems & coatings
Advanced solutions for polymers, wood, metal and other substrates.
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New energy systems
Fire-safety strategies for batteries and emerging energy technologies.
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Emerging industries
Flame-retardant innovation in e-mobility, construction and 5G telecommunications.
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Sustainability & circularity
Bio-based systems, environmental impact, circular economy, recycling, durability and lifespan.
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Testing & characterisation
New approaches to evaluating and understanding fire behaviour.
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Regulation & standards
Developments in fire regulation, standardisation and testing.
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Modelling & prediction
Simulation, modelling and predictive approaches to fire behaviour.
Contribute your research
Abstracts should address one or more of the scientific areas above and clearly communicate the relevance of the work to fire-safe polymeric materials.