Regulations in fire-safe materials are changing rapidly, creating tension in the industry: most fire-resistant materials contain toxic components. Our researchers are developing a new generation of fireproof materials that are equally safe and flame-retardant that can be used in carpeting, building materials, clothing and more—and exploring new ways to contain and protect property from wildfires.
Institutes, centers and labs related to Fire-safe Polymers
Faculty who conduct research in Fire-safe Polymers
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Hatsuo Ishida
Develops advanced benzoxazine resins, thermosetting resins based on natural renewable materials and green flame retarding systems
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Ya-Ting Liao
Creates computational models of combustion, fire and fire behavior and develops fire-resistant structures
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David Schiraldi
Develops bio-based, flame-retarded plastics, polymer aerogels and packaging materials; and studies properties of polyesters
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Fumi Takahashi
Develops fire safety technologies and investigates combustion phenomena for practical applications
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Jim Tien
Researches the effect of gravity on combustion and flammability of solid materials with applications in space exploration
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Gary Wnek
Develops advanced polymers for packaging, biomaterial applications and more.