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Morphing spray-on gel gives buildings long-lasting wildfire protection (newatlas.com)

submitted 3 months ago by karashta@lemm.ee to c/technology@lemmy.world

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The researchers also say that current fire-resisting gels dry out and become useless about 45 minutes after being applied. With their new material however, because the silica aerogel stays behind until it is washed away, the coating could be applied well in advance of an approaching wildfire while still providing protection when the flames arrive

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[–] A_A@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

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