A Review of Design Strategies for Thermal Stability Enhancement in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers: Flame Retardancy and Heat Resistance 


Vol. 62,  No. 3, pp. 129-143, Jun.  2025
10.12772/TSE.2025.62.129


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  Abstract

Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) are widely applied across various industries due to their excellent mechanical properties and lightweight characteristics. However, ensuring thermal stability and flame retardancy under extreme conditions remains a significant challenge. This paper investigates the latest technological advancements aimed at enhancing the heat resistance and flame retardancy of CFRPs. These investigations are based on an understanding of their combustion behavior and the mechanisms of heat resistance and flame retardancy. Various retardant strategies, including phosphorus-based additives, nanofillers, and hydroxide-based materials, are introduced targeting condensedphase, gas-phase, endothermic, and dilution mechanisms to suppress combustion. In addition, surface modification techniques such as ceramic and polymer coatings are presented as effective means to block heat and oxygen diffusion. The application of high-performance resins such as cyanate ester and phenolic resins is discussed as a means of improving thermal stability. Furthermore, condensed-phase mechanisms are reinforced by promoting the formation of dense char layers. These layers act as thermal and oxygen barriers, effectively enhancing fire resistance. Recent studies on eco-friendly retardants and high temperature degradation modeling are also addressed, providing a comprehensive view of strategies for the next generation of heat resistant and flame-retardant CFRP systems.

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[IEEE Style]

한영호, N. Bhalla, 장형일, 윤병욱, 정준영, 이두진, "A Review of Design Strategies for Thermal Stability Enhancement in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers: Flame Retardancy and Heat Resistance," Textile Science and Engineering, vol. 62, no. 3, pp. 129-143, 2025. DOI: 10.12772/TSE.2025.62.129.

[ACM Style]

한영호, Nikhil Bhalla, 장형일, 윤병욱, 정준영, and 이두진. 2025. A Review of Design Strategies for Thermal Stability Enhancement in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers: Flame Retardancy and Heat Resistance. Textile Science and Engineering, 62, 3, (2025), 129-143. DOI: 10.12772/TSE.2025.62.129.