Nanomaterials in fire protection: Innovations for enhanced safety and durability

<p>Fire hazards continue to pose serious threats to human life, infrastructure, and the environment, thereby demanding the development of advanced and effective fire protection strategies. In recent years, nanomaterials have emerged as a promising frontier in flame retardancy, owing to their s...

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Main Author: N.B. Singh (3218844) (author)
Other Authors: Usman Lawal Usman (22827278) (author), Ahmed Abdala (5743205) (author)
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Electronics, sensors and digital hardware
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Nanotechnology
Fire protection
Flame retardancy
Nanomaterials
Thermal stability
Nanocomposites
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description <p>Fire hazards continue to pose serious threats to human life, infrastructure, and the environment, thereby demanding the development of advanced and effective fire protection strategies. In recent years, nanomaterials have emerged as a promising frontier in flame retardancy, owing to their superior thermal stability, high surface area, and multifunctional properties. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the application of nanomaterials—such as nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanosheets, and nanocomposites, in improving fire resistance across various sectors, including construction, electronics, textiles, and transportation. The mechanisms through which nanomaterials enhance flame retardancy include forming thermal barriers, promoting catalytic charring, and suppressing smoke and toxic gases. Nanomaterials offer enhanced efficiency, long-term durability, and reduced environmental impact compared to traditional flame retardants. Furthermore, integrating nanotechnology with smart sensors and adopting green synthesis techniques presents innovative pathways for developing sustainable and intelligent fire protection systems. Despite these advantages, challenges such as production scalability, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance remain significant hurdles. Nevertheless, ongoing research and technological advancements are addressing these issues, pushing the field forward. This review critically discusses the current state of research, key benefits, existing challenges, and prospects of nanomaterials in fire protection, emphasizing their transformative potential in enhancing safety across multiple modern industries.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2025.101497" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2025.101497</a></p>
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spelling Nanomaterials in fire protection: Innovations for enhanced safety and durabilityN.B. Singh (3218844)Usman Lawal Usman (22827278)Ahmed Abdala (5743205)EngineeringElectronics, sensors and digital hardwareMaterials engineeringNanotechnologyFire protectionFlame retardancyNanomaterialsThermal stabilityNanocomposites<p>Fire hazards continue to pose serious threats to human life, infrastructure, and the environment, thereby demanding the development of advanced and effective fire protection strategies. In recent years, nanomaterials have emerged as a promising frontier in flame retardancy, owing to their superior thermal stability, high surface area, and multifunctional properties. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the application of nanomaterials—such as nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanosheets, and nanocomposites, in improving fire resistance across various sectors, including construction, electronics, textiles, and transportation. The mechanisms through which nanomaterials enhance flame retardancy include forming thermal barriers, promoting catalytic charring, and suppressing smoke and toxic gases. Nanomaterials offer enhanced efficiency, long-term durability, and reduced environmental impact compared to traditional flame retardants. Furthermore, integrating nanotechnology with smart sensors and adopting green synthesis techniques presents innovative pathways for developing sustainable and intelligent fire protection systems. Despite these advantages, challenges such as production scalability, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance remain significant hurdles. Nevertheless, ongoing research and technological advancements are addressing these issues, pushing the field forward. This review critically discusses the current state of research, key benefits, existing challenges, and prospects of nanomaterials in fire protection, emphasizing their transformative potential in enhancing safety across multiple modern industries.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2025.101497" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2025.101497</a></p>2025-06-03T06:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.nanoso.2025.101497https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Nanomaterials_in_fire_protection_Innovations_for_enhanced_safety_and_durability/30859622CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/308596222025-06-03T06:00:00Z
spellingShingle Nanomaterials in fire protection: Innovations for enhanced safety and durability
N.B. Singh (3218844)
Engineering
Electronics, sensors and digital hardware
Materials engineering
Nanotechnology
Fire protection
Flame retardancy
Nanomaterials
Thermal stability
Nanocomposites
status_str publishedVersion
title Nanomaterials in fire protection: Innovations for enhanced safety and durability
title_full Nanomaterials in fire protection: Innovations for enhanced safety and durability
title_fullStr Nanomaterials in fire protection: Innovations for enhanced safety and durability
title_full_unstemmed Nanomaterials in fire protection: Innovations for enhanced safety and durability
title_short Nanomaterials in fire protection: Innovations for enhanced safety and durability
title_sort Nanomaterials in fire protection: Innovations for enhanced safety and durability
topic Engineering
Electronics, sensors and digital hardware
Materials engineering
Nanotechnology
Fire protection
Flame retardancy
Nanomaterials
Thermal stability
Nanocomposites