Experts at ETH Zurich and Empa have developed a process that uses struvite to convert sawdust into a non-combustible composite material.

Researchers developed a fireproof material from sawdust and mineral that can be used for internal partitions. Initial estimates show material could achieve the same fire protection class as ...

Inspired by coral reefs, a breakthrough technology captures atmospheric CO₂, converting it into strong, fire-resistant building materials for sustainable construction. (CREDIT: npj advanced ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...