“…Unsaturated polyester (UP) is widely used in transportation, building materials, and electrical insulation and has become a valuable engineering resin because of its superior mechanical resistance, excellent electrical insulation, and ease of processing. − Since neat UP is flammable, its applications are greatly limited, thus leading to an increasing demand for flame-retardant UP. Incorporating flame-retardant additives into the UP matrix is a convenient way to obtain flame-retardant UP materials. − Traditionally, halogenated flame retardants were widely used; however, with an increasing awareness of environmental protection, halogen-free flame retardants have become increasingly popular for UP, including two-dimensional materials, − intumescent flame retardants, , and organophosphorus flame retardants. − Due to their high efficacy, low toxicity, and good compatibility with the polymer matrix, organophosphorus flame retardants have become viable flame retardants. − Zhao et al synthesized a poly(hydroxyphenyl imino methyl phenol spirocyclic pentaerythritol diphosphonate), and its addition into UP led to a limiting oxygen index (LOI) value of 28.2% and a UL 94 V-0 rating in the resultant flame-retardant UP as well as a sharp decrease in the peak heat release rate (PHRR) by 60%, demonstrating a dramatic enhancement in flame retardancy. Liquid organophosphorus flame retardants have some shortcomings, even though previous studies have shown that they can enhance flame retardancy.…”