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This book presents peer reviewed articles from the 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Materials for Sustainable Development Goals held from 6–9 April at Vanderbijlpark in South Africa. It highlights innovative research and advancements in materials science that contributes to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference focuses on cutting-edge materials with applications in clean energy, environmental sustainability, and resource efficiency. Topics include advanced nanomaterials, biodegradable polymers, energy storage materials, and green manufacturing technologies. Researchers and experts from diverse fields present studies on sustainable practices in various industries such as healthcare, environment, energy, and transportation. The proceedings emphasize the role of futuristic materials in addressing global challenges such as climate change, renewable energy, and waste management, aligning scientific innovation with sustainability objectives.

This book presents peer reviewed articles from the 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Materials for Sustainable Development Goals held from 6–9 April at Vanderbijlpark in South Africa. It highlights innovative research and advancements in materials science that contributes to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference focuses on cutting-edge materials with applications in clean energy, environmental sustainability, and resource efficiency. Topics include advanced nanomaterials, biodegradable polymers, energy storage materials, and green manufacturing technologies. Researchers and experts from diverse fields present studies on sustainable practices in various industries such as healthcare, environment, energy, and transportation. The proceedings emphasize the role of futuristic materials in addressing global challenges such as climate change, renewable energy, and waste management, aligning scientific innovation with sustainability objectives.

This book highlights the utilization of biomaterials as emerging suitable and effective flame retardants (FRs) to replace most of the conventional FRs (e.g., halogenated FRs). Biomaterials are considered to be sustainable, biodegradable, and renewable resources. They are abundantly available, which makes them affordable. Information and findings on the characteristics of biomaterials and their use as FRs have been explored. Herein, the tremendous scientific progress made in using biomaterials as flame retardants for a wide range of products is elucidated. The major goal is to draw attention to the opportunities and challenges of switching to biomaterial-based FRs in place of conventional FRs in order to create a sustainable society.