Serge BOURBIGOT

Professor

Bâtiment C7A - 008
Unité Matériaux et Transformations
Université de Lille
École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Lille
Avenue Dimitri Mendeleïev - Bât. C7a
BP 90108
59652 Villeneuve d'Ascq
France
Tel: +33 (0) 3 74 95 13 21
Fax: +33 (0) 320 43 65 84
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Research team: Ingénierie des systèmes polymères

Current PhD thesis

• Igor BASTOS BEZERRA REGO, Développement de revêtements inorganiques intumescents. Thesis started in 2023. Other co-advisor: Gaëlle FONTAINE.
• Kimkévin HA, Modélisation du comportement au feu des matériaux pour les intérieurs d'avion . Thesis started in 2022.
• Roxane BARON, Durability of flame-retarded high density polyethylene designed for railway application . Thesis started in 2021. Other co-advisor: FAYOLLE Bruno.

Defended PhD thesis

• TANG Mingwei, Multi-Scale Experimental study on the reaction-to-fire performances of EPS ETICS and falme retardant coatings . Thesis defended in 2024. Other co-advisors: Tsilla BENSABATH-PEREZ, Tsilla BENSABATH-PEREZ.
• Adèle LAMANDé, Assemblage de matériaux bois : effet de l'oxygène sur le développement de l'incendie et sur l'émission de gaz et d'aérosols. Thesis defended in 2023. Other co-advisor: Gaëlle FONTAINE.
• Manon FLEUROTTE, Etude et modélisation de la pyrolyse de combustibles solides . Thesis defended in 2023. Other co-advisor: Gaëlle FONTAINE.
• Thomas NAZé, Fabrication additive de matériaux polymères à faible réaction au feu . Thesis defended in 2022. Other co-advisors: Maude JIMENEZ, Fanny BONNET, POUTCH Franck.
• Fei XIAO, Flame Redardancy of bioplastics . Thesis defended in 2021. Other co-advisor: Gaëlle FONTAINE. Position: Maître de Conférences à Chinese Academy of Sciences.
• Alexandre GOSSIAUX, Thermal and fire degradation of rigid polyurethane foam . Thesis defended in 2021. Other co-advisor: Sophie DUQUESNE. Position: Ingénieur R&D appolication chez Arkema Sartoner.
• Anne Lise DAVESNE, New Design of thin coatings for fire protection . Thesis defended in 2020. Other co-advisor: Maude JIMENEZ.
• Roland ADANMENOU, Smart measurements at the reduced scale mimicking fire scenarios. Thesis defended in 2020. Other co-advisor: Fabienne SAMYN.
• Laura GEOFFROY, Conception de multimatériaux ayant de bonnes propriètés de résistance au feu . Thesis defended in 2020. Other co-advisor: Maude JIMENEZ.
• Aditya RAMGOBIN, Design and synthesis of conceptualized flame retardants . Thesis defended in 2019. Other co-advisor: Gaëlle FONTAINE. Position: Ingénieur R&D EDF.
• Tatenda NYAZIKA, Conceptualization of a fire barrier : fundamentals and experimental approach . Thesis defended in 2019. Other co-advisor: Fabienne SAMYN. Position: En recherche de nouvelles opportunités.
• Sarah CHATENET, Réaction au feu de câbles électriques . Thesis defended in 2019. Other co-advisor: Gaëlle FONTAINE. Position: Ingénieure Chercheure en Science des Polymères R&D d'EDF au sein du département MMC (Matériaux et Mécanique des Composants).
• Chi HU, Flame retardancy of polybutylene succinate by multiple approaches. Thesis defended in 2018. Other co-advisor: Gaëlle FONTAINE.
• Nittaya Hansupo, Fundamental aspects of intumescent systems for fire protection of steel structures. Thesis defended in 2018. Other co-advisor: Fabienne SAMYN.
• Benjamin Prieur, Modified lignin as flame retardant for polymeric materials. Thesis defended in 2016. Other co-advisor: Gaëlle FONTAINE.
• Bertrand Girardin, Numerical modelling and small scale testing of fire performances for halogen-free cables. Thesis defended in 2016. Other co-advisor: Sophie DUQUESNE. Position: R&D Engineer @ Efectis.
• Pauline TRANCHARD, Modélisation du comportement d’un composite carbone/époxy soumis au feu. Thesis defended in 2015. Other co-advisor: Fabienne SAMYN. Position: Material & Processes Engineer chez SAFRAN/Zodiac à Iteville.
• Renaud Dupretz, . Thesis defended in 2015. Other co-advisor: Sophie DUQUESNE. Position: Ph.D Engineer / Team Leader - Fire testing, Physics/Chemistry Expertise and Coatings - RATP Group.
• Kadir Apaydin, Development, characterization and fire retardant mechanism of layer-by-layer and plasma coatings. Thesis defended in 2014. Other co-advisor: Maude JIMENEZ.
• Franck-Estimé Ngohang, Combination of mass loss cone, Fourier transforminfrared spectroscopy and electrical low pressure impactor to extend fire behaviour characterization of materials. Thesis defended in 2014. Other co-advisor: Gaëlle FONTAINE. Position: Enseignant chercheur.
• Carmen Hoffendahl , Flame retardancy of EVM-based polymers with low smoke emission. Thesis defended in 2014. Other co-advisor: Gaëlle FONTAINE. Position: Know How Paint Process Engineer at Plastic Omnium.
• Bastien Gardelle, Development and resistance to fire of intumescent silicone based coating : fire protection of steel in simulated fire. Thesis defended in 2013. Other co-advisor: Sophie DUQUESNE. Position: Ingénieur développement en sciences des matériaux chez chez Dassault Aviation.
• Jérémy Louisy, Synthesis of novel phosphinate salts and development of formulations for the flame retardancy of glass fiber reinforced PolyButylene Terephthalate (PBT). Thesis defended in 2012. Other co-advisor: Sophie DUQUESNE. Position: R&D Project Manager at NUVIA.
• Maryska Muller, Systemic approach of the synergism in flame retarded intumescent polyurethanes. Thesis defended in 2012. Other co-advisor: Sophie DUQUESNE. Position: Project manager R&D materials.
• Antoine Gallos, Flame retarded and stereocomplexed polylactides : reactive extrusion processing and characterization. Thesis defended in 2011. Other co-advisor: Gaëlle FONTAINE. Position: Chargé de recherche chez URD Agro Biotechnologies Industrielles (AgroParisTech - Reims).
• Caroline Gérard, Contribution of nanoparticles to the flame retardancy of epoxy resins. Thesis defended in 2011. Other co-advisor: Gaëlle FONTAINE.
• Jérémy Ciret, Investigation of intumescent coatings for fire protection : application to jet-fire. Thesis defended in 2010. Other co-advisor: Sophie DUQUESNE. Position: Responsable technique chez LNE.
• Oriane Cerin, Procédés d’ignifugation d’élastomères . Thesis defended in 2010. Other co-advisor: Sophie DUQUESNE.
• Louis Garnier, procédés, caractérisation et modélisation d’alliage de polymères élastiques aptes au filage. Thesis defended in 2009. Other co-advisor: Sophie DUQUESNE.
• Virginie Boucher, Polycarbonate nanocomposite : étude de la transparence pour applications automobile et lunetterie. Thesis defended in 2008. Other co-advisor: Sophie DUQUESNE. Position: Post-doctorat au Donostia International Physics Center, (DIPC), à San Sebastian (Espagne).
• Damien Delaval, Elaboration et étude du comportement au feu de polypropylène recycle. Thesis defended in 2008. Other co-advisor: Michel TRAISNEL.
• Sébih Z., Compréhension des procédés d'ignifugation du polyamide-6 - Apport des nanocomposites aux systèmes retardateurs de flamme phosphorés. Thesis defended in 2007. Other co-advisor: René Delobel.
• Fabienne Samyn, . Thesis defended in 2007. Other co-advisor: Charafeddine JAMA.
• Maude JIMENEZ, Etude des mécanismes de protection et de réaction au feu dans les revêtements intumescents. Thesis defended in 2006. Other co-advisor: Sophie DUQUESNE. Position: Professeur au laboratoire.
• Séverine BELLAYER, Elaboration de nouveaux polymeres a structure nanocomposite. Thesis defended in 2005. Other co-advisor: X. Flambard . Position: Ingénieur de Recherche à l’ENSCL.
• Belva F., ynthèse et caractérisation de matériaux hybrides polyuréthane/polydiméthylsiloxane – Compréhension de leur comportement au feu. Thesis defended in 2005. Other co-advisor: M. Le Bras .

Latest scientific contributions in LillOA (Lille Open Archive)

Publications

21. M. Caron, K. Ben Tayeb Meziane, S. Bourbigot, G. Fontaine, Re-examination of the intumescence mechanism of fire retarded PP with APP/pentaerythritol/zeolite-4A using advanced spectroscopic techniques, Polym. Degrad. Stabil. 230, - (2024), [doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.111040, LillOA]
20. Q. Yang, C. Davy, J. Sarazin, S. Bourbigot, G. Fontaine, Effect of the Al/Si ratio on intumescent Na-based geopolymer, Fire Safety Journal 148, 104220 (2024), [doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2024.104220, LillOA]
19. A. Amokrane, M. Fleurotte, A. Hodroj, O. Authier, G. Debenest, G. Fontaine, S. Bourbigot, Influence of parameter variation intervals on pyrolysis sensitivity analysis for charring and non-charring materials, Journal of Fire Sciences 42;5, 363-404 (2024), [doi: 10.1177/07349041241248080, LillOA]
18. B. Miranda Campos, J. Beauvois, G. Fontaine, S. Bourbigot, G. Stoclet, F. Bonnet, One step production from the monomer of poly(L-lactide)/flax biocomposites by thermoplastic resin transfer molding: mechanical properties and aging., Polymer Composites (2024), [doi: 10.1002/pc.28710, LillOA]
17. M. Caron, K. Ben Tayeb Meziane, S. Bourbigot, G. Fontaine, Re-examination of the intumescence mechanism of ammonium polyphosphate/pentaerythritol/zeolite 4A fire-retarded formulation using advanced spectroscopic techniques, Journal of Fire Sciences -, - (2024), [doi: 10.1177/07349041241245697, LillOA]
16. D. Roncucci, M.-O. Auge, S. Dul, J. Chen, A. Gooneie, D. Rentsch, S. Lehner, M. Jovic, A. Rippl, V. Ayala, F. Bonnet, S. Bourbigot, H. Grützmacher, G. Fontaine, S. Gaan, Coumarin-DPPO a new bio-based phosphorus additive for poly(lactic acid): Processing and flame retardant application, Polymer Degradation and Stability 110737 (2024), [doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.110737, LillOA]
15. A. Lamandé, V. Marchetti, S. Bourbigot, G. Fontaine, Effects of Oxygen Concentration on the Reaction to Fire of Cross-Laminated Timber in a Controlled-Atmosphere Cone Calorimeter, Fire Technology (2024), [doi: 10.1007/s10694-023-01518-0, LillOA]
14. A. Coimbra, J. Sarazin, S. Bourbigot, G. Legros, J.-L. Consalvi, A pyrolysis model for the thermal decomposition of low-density polyethylene blended with ammonium polyphosphate and pentaerythritol, Fire Safety Journal 139, 103813 (2023), [doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2023.103813, LillOA]
13. Y. Li, A. Guibaud, J.-M. Citerne, J.-L. Consalvi, A. Coimbra, J. Sarazin, S. Bourbigot, J. Torero, G. Legros, Effects of flame retardants on extinction limits, spread rate, and smoke release in opposed-flow flame spread over thin cylindrical polyethylene samples in microgravity, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 39;3, 3919-3928 (2023), [doi: 10.1016/j.proci.2022.08.030, LillOA]
12. M. Thys, G.E. Kaya, L. Soetemans, G. Van Assche, S. Bourbigot, B. Baytekin, R. Vendamme, N. Van den Brande, Bioaromatic-Associated Multifunctionality in Lignin-Containing Reversible Elastomers, ACS Applied Polymer Materials 5;8, 5846-5856 (2023), [doi: 10.1021/acsapm.3c00491, LillOA]
11. J. Lu, X. Sun, G. Fontaine, S. Bourbigot, Z. Chen, M. Wang, P. Jiang, Combustion behavior, mechanical performance and application for vinyl acetate–ethylene copolymer emulsion containing melamine amino trimethyl phosphate and sodium lignosulfonate, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 141;2, (2023), [doi: 10.1002/app.54779, LillOA]
10. M. Fleurotte, G. Debenest, O. Authier, G. Fontaine, S. Bourbigot, A. Amokrane, Modelling of the swelling behaviour of a fire retarded material under a cone calorimeter, Journal of Fire Sciences 073490412311771 (2023), [doi: 10.1177/07349041231177183, LillOA]
9. Y. Xu, C. Yan, C. Du, K. Xu, Y. Li, M. Xu, S. Bourbigot, G. Fontaine, B. Li, L. Liu, High-strength, thermal-insulating, fire-safe bio-based organic lightweight aerogel based on 3D network construction of natural tubular fibers, Composites Part B: Engineering 261, 110809 (2023), [doi: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2023.110809, LillOA]
8. F. Xiao, G. Fontaine, K. Li, S. Bourbigot, Solid‐state NMR characterization of multi‐component intumescent flame retardant polybutylene succinate formulations, Polymers for Advanced Technologies 34;3, 973-984 (2023), [doi: 10.1002/pat.5945, LillOA]
7. A. Gallos, O. Lannoy, S. Bellayer, G. Fontaine, S. Bourbigot, F. Allais, Fire testing and mechanical properties of neat and elastomeric polylactic acid composites reinforced with raw and enzymatically treated hemp fibers, Green chemistry letters and reviews 16;1, (2023), [doi: 10.1080/17518253.2022.2164472, LillOA]
6. T. Nazé, F. Poutch, F. Bonnet, M. Jimenez, S. Bourbigot, T. Nazé, Impact of additive manufacturing on reaction to fire, Journal of Fire Sciences 41;3, (2023), [doi: 10.1177/07349041231158990, LillOA]
5. M.-O. Auge, D. Roncucci, S. Bourbigot, F. Bonnet, S. Gaan, G. Fontaine, Recent advances on reactive extrusion of Poly(lactic acid), European Polymer Journal 184, 111727 (2023), [doi: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111727, LillOA]
4. A. Coimbra, J. Sarazin, S. Bourbigot, G. Legros, J.-L. Consalvi, A semi-global reaction mechanism for the thermal decomposition of low-density polyethylene blended with ammonium polyphosphate and pentaerythritol, Fire Safety Journal 133, 103649 (2022), [doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2022.103649, LillOA]
3. F. Xiao, G. Fontaine, K. Li, S. Bourbigot, Combination effect of zinc borate in intumescent polybutylene succinate systems: Study of the carbonaceous structures using solid-state NMR, Polymer Degradation and Stability 110192 (2022), [doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.110192, LillOA]
2. M. Fleurotte, O. Authier, S. Bourbigot, G. Fontaine, G. Debenest, A. Amokrane, Sensitivity analysis applied to the pyrolysis of charring and non-charring materials under a cone calorimeter, Journal of Fire Sciences 40;6, 405-443 (2022), [doi: 10.1177/07349041221134486, LillOA]
1. L. Geoffroy, F. Solarski, M. Jimenez, S. Bourbigot, An efficient bi-layer intumescent paint metal laminate fire barrier for various substrates: Extension to other application, European Journal of Materials 1;1, 19-33 (2021), [doi: 10.1080/26889277.2021.1972770, LillOA]

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Conference presentations

10. B. Miranda Campos, J. Beauvois, B. Dutailly, S. Bourbigot, G. Fontaine, G. Stoclet, f. Boussu, A. Cayla, F. Salaun, F. Bonnet, Solvant-free one step production of biocomposites with high impact resistance., Communication dans un congrès sans actes, EPF 2025, Groningen, Pays-Bas, Jun 2025 [LillOA]
9. B. Miranda Campos, G. Fontaine, S. Bourbigot, G. Stoclet, F. Bonnet, Production of high impact resistance polylactide-based composites by TP-RTM, Communication dans un congrès sans actes, Eurofillers - Polymers Blends 2025, Lyon, France, Jan 2025 [LillOA]
8. B. Miranda Campos, G. Fontaine, S. Bourbigot, G. Stoclet, F. Bonnet, Production de composites à matrice polylactide par TP-RTM, Communication dans un congrès sans actes, JJC Eco-composites et Composites Bio-sourcés 2024, Caen (FR), France, Jun 2024 [LillOA]
7. B. Miranda Campos, G. Fontaine, S. Bourbigot, G. Stoclet, F. Bonnet, High impact resistance PLLA-based composites designed by TP-RTM, Communication dans un congrès sans actes, MACRO 2024, IUPAC Conference, Warwick, Royaume-Uni, Jul 2024 [LillOA]
6. S. Bellayer, M. Jimenez, S. Bourbigot, Flame retardant coating for flexible PU foams, Communication dans un congrès sans actes, AMI Polymer Foam 2017, Cologne, Allemagne, Nov 2017 [LillOA]
5. S. Bellayer, M. Jimenez, S. Bourbigot, Flame retardant coating for flexible PU foam, Communication dans un congrès sans actes, 1st International Conference on Eco-friendly Flame retardant Additives and Materials, Metz, France, Mar 2018 [LillOA]
4. M. Jacob John, G. Fontaine, S. Bourbigot, Bio-inspired flame retardant technologies, Poster, 1st French South African Science and Innovation Days, Pretoria, Afrique du Sud, Dec 2019 [LillOA]
3. F. Xiao, G. Fontaine, S. Bourbigot, Polybutylene Succinate: Synergism Between Ethylenediamine Phosphate and Synergists, Poster, Milan Polymer Days 2021, Milan (On line), Italie, Jul 2021 [LillOA]
2. M.-O. Auge, D. Roncucci, S. Bourbigot, F. Bonnet, S. Gaan, G. Fontaine, Flame Retardation of PLA via Reactive Extrusion, Poster, Milan Polymer Days 2021, Milan (On line), Italie, Jul 2021 [LillOA]
1. D. Roncucci, M.-O. Auge, J. Levalois-Grützmacher, H. Grützmacher, S. Bourbigot, F. Bonnet, G. Fontaine, S. Gaan, Design and synthesis of phosphorus monomers for reactive extrusion of PLA, Poster, European Meeting on Fire Retardant Polymeric Materials (FRPM21), Budapest, Hongrie, Aug 2021 [LillOA]

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Patents

2. 2023 S. Berard, A. Ramgobin, S. Bourbigot, G. Fontaine, PART FOR A TURBINE ENGINE, COMPRISING A HEAT BARRIER COATING MADE OF GEOPOLYMER, PCT/FR2022/052105, FR2112585, publication 01 Jun 2023, enregistrement 26 Nov 2021 [LillOA]
1. 2018 S. Bourbigot, M. Collinet, H. Delaunay-Téterel, G. Fontaine, M.-F. Lacrampe, S. Marcille, T. Parpaite, R. Saint-Loup, C. Samuel, J. Soulestin, Procédé de mélange de polymers, FR3067031A1, publication 07 Dec 2018, enregistrement 02 Jun 2017 [LillOA]

Patents (old list, before 2018)

11. 2016 - B. Ohl, G. Michaux, M. Casetta, S. Duquesne, S. Bourbigot: ELEMENT DE BOITIER D’APPAREILLAGE ELECTRIQUE COMPRENANT UNE COMPOSITION IGNIFUGE SPECIFIQUE.
    WO2016026967 A1 par la société Schneider Electric
10. 2015 - S. Priemen, P. Bachelet, F. Samyn, S. Duquesne, S. Bourbigot: POLYISOCYANATE-BASED INTUMESCENT COATING .
    WO2015052148 A1,par la société Huntsman
9. 2013 - S. Bourbigot, S. Duquesne, B. Gardelle, P. Vandereecken: PROTECTING SUBSTRATES AGAINST DAMAGE BY FIRE .
   WO 2013/150121 - par la société Dow Corning
8. 2011 - S. Bourbigot, S. Duquesne, F. Samyn, M. Muller, C. Lindsay, R. Klein, G. Giannini: FORMULATION SUITABLE TO PROVIDE FLAME RETARDANCY TO POLYURETHANE .
   EP11156519.8 - par la société Huntsman
7. 2011 - H. Gallou, M. Jimenez, S. Duquesne, C. Jama, R. Delobel, S. Bourbigot, X. Couillens: Fire retardant polyamide cast item including an intumescent coating .
   WO/2011/045426, par la société Rhodia
6. 2010 - V. Boucher, S. Duquesne, S. Bourbigot, S. Y. Didier, M. Lacroix, A. Roos, N. Cornet, L. Meynie: Procédé De Préparation D'Un Matériau Polymère Transparent Comprenant Des Nanoparticules Minérales Ayant Un Facteur De Forme Strictement Supérieur à 1.0.
   FR2009/052320, Solvay SA, Essilor International (Compagnie Générale d'Optique),Renault s.a.s.
5. 2010 - A. Roos, G. Bergmann, M. L. Rosa, O. Cerin, G. Fontaine, S. Duquesne, S. Bourbigot: Flame-Proofed Polymer Compositions .
   US2013123398 (A1)- par la société Lanxess Deutschland GmbH
4. 2009 - N. Clavel, O. Cerin, S. Bourbigot: BITUMEN COMPOSITIONS.
   EPC/09305561.4-2102 - par Shell Internationale Research Maatschappij
3. 2008 - S. Solarski, E. Devaux, M. Ferreira, G. Fontaine, S. Bourbigot, R. Delobel, M. Alexandre, M. Murariu, P. Dubois: Polylactide-based compositions.
   PCT/EP2008/051295 – par Materia Nova / ENSAIT / ENSCL, 2008
2. 2007 - V. Boucher, A. Roos, S. Duquesne, S. Bourbigot, L. Meynie, K. Cavalier, S. Y. Didier, M. Lacroix: Method of preparing a transparent polymer material comprising a thermoplastic polycarbonate and mineral nanoparticles. .
   US2011034588 (A1) – par Essilor International (Compagnie Générale d’Optique), Renault s.a.s, Solvay SA
1. 2006 - F. Salaün, E. Devaux, S. Bourbigot, P. Rumeau: Microcapsules comprenant des matériaux notament à changement de phase.
   PCT/FR2005/02986, 41 pages, CODEN: FRXXBL FR 2879112 A1 20060616 CAN 145:34305 AN 2006:57985 – par IFTH / ENSAIT, 2006