(Phys.org)—A small group of researchers with China's Jilin University has developed a triple-layer coating that protects cotton from water and fire and is easily cleaned. In their paper published in ACS Nano, Shanshan Chen ...
Lithium-ion batteries are in everything from cell phones to cars. However, recent incidents involving fires or explosions of these devices show there's a need for safer batteries. One option is to replace the flammable liquid ...
Nanomaterials
Feb 5, 2020
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EU-funded researchers developed a fresh approach to fighting forest fires based on a new instant foam technology.
Environment
Nov 9, 2018
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Wildfires started burning in California early again this dry season—more than two million acres have burned so far. Larger and larger wildfires are occurring as new heat records are being broken each year.
Environment
Sep 14, 2020
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Leading environmental health experts have called for a comprehensive review of the UK's fire safety regulations, with a focus on the environmental and health risks of current chemical flame retardants.
Environment
Feb 27, 2023
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(PhysOrg.com) -- If materials scientists accompanied their research with theme songs, a team from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the University of Maryland might be tempted to choose the garage punk ...
Polymers
Jul 7, 2011
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Amid concerns over the potential health effects of existing flame retardants for home furniture, fabrics and other material, scientists are reporting development of an "exceptionally" effective new retardant that appears ...
Materials Science
May 15, 2013
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Some of the flame retardants added to carpets, furniture upholstery, plastics, crib mattresses, car and airline seats and other products to suppress the visible flames in fires are actually increasing the danger of invisible ...
Other
Mar 27, 2012
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(Phys.org) —What sounds like fixings for a wizard's potion—a dash of clay, a dab of fiber from crab shells, and a dollop of DNA—actually are the ingredients of promising green fire retardants invented by researchers ...
Materials Science
Jun 4, 2014
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Firefighters have a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from the disease than the general adult U.S. population, according to studies by the National Institute of Occupational Safety ...
Environment
May 26, 2022
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