Six years ago, when a fire broke out in a London high-rise and burned for 60 hours, killing dozens of people, the cladding on the outside walls was part of the problem. The panels, filled with a ...
Scientists have shown it's possible to grow fungi in thin sheets that could be used for fire-retardant cladding or even a new kind of fungal fashion. Mycelium, an incredible network of fungal strands ...
The science pros at TKOR test fire-resistant materials to show why flame retardant does not mean fireproof.
Scientists often talk about fungi in ‘iceberg’ terms, in that what you see above the surface is a small fraction of what lies beneath. Dig into the dirt below a mushroom cup and you’re likely to find ...
The introduction of ALEC² PyroWall™ has revolutionized fire protection in the FRP manufacturing industry, ushering in a new era of safety. Since its launch, ALEC² PyroWall™ has driven a significant ...
Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, posing a higher risk to communities in fire-prone regions like California. Despite some modern improvements in firefighting techniques and ...
Mycelium, an incredible network of fungal strands that can thrive on organic waste and in darkness, could be a basis for sustainable fireproofing. RMIT researchers are chemically manipulating its ...