A research group led by Prof. Wang Zhenyang and Zhang Shudong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed synergistic aerogel materials with high ...

Sprayman, a leading provider of spray foam insulation solutions, announces that its flagship Spraycoat Thermal & Sound Insulation Spray Foam has achieved the ASTM-E84 Class A Fire Rating, the most ...

From cleaning gutters to upgrading doors, here are some ways to protect your home from fire, inside and out. Where I live, wildfires are a constant concern. To address it, the county has implemented ...

Researchers develop multifunctional aerogels with low thermal conductivity, high flame resistance, and robust mechanical strength for eco-friendly building and energy applications. The research team ...

Flame retardants slow the spread of fires but they can have serious, unintended human health and environmental impacts. Inadequate toxicity testing and inconsistent regulations make it difficult to ...

As wildfires increase in frequency and severity, the construction industry is turning to advanced fire-resistant building techniques and materials to create “fire-hardened” homes that can withstand ...