Sprayable gels could protect buildings during wildfires
TechXplore - Fri 23 Aug 24As climate change creates hotter, drier conditions, we are seeing longer fire seasons with larger, more frequent wildfires. In recent years, catastrophic wildfires have destroyed homes and infrastructure, ...
Sprayable Gels Could Protect Buildings During Wildfires, Technology Networks - Fri 23 Aug 24New Gels May Shield Buildings from Wildfires, Mirage News - Thu 22 Aug 24
Morphing spray-on gel gives buildings long-lasting wildfire protection
New Atlas - Fri 23 Aug 24A serendipitous discovery at Stanford revealed the properties of a material that changes form when exposed to flame. The finding holds promise for a spray coating that could protect homes from ...
Sprayable safety: Stanford engineers wildfire-shielding gel to protect homes
Interesting Engineering - Fri 23 Aug 24Revolutionary Gel Could Save Homes From Devastating Wildfires
SciTechDaily - Sun 25 Aug 24Stanford researchers have created an advanced gel that protects structures from wildfires by forming a durable aerogel barrier when exposed to heat, providing long-lasting defense even after ...
New gels could protect buildings during wildfires
ScienceDaily - Thu 22 Aug 24Researchers have developed a sprayable gel that creates a shield to protect buildings from wildfire damage. It lasts longer and is more effective than existing commercial options.
New gels could protect buildings during wildfires, Scienmag - Thu 22 Aug 24New gels could protect buildings during wildfires, Eurekalert - Thu 22 Aug 24