Singaporean Researchers Invent Fireproof Wood Coating

• Kongleaphy Keam
• 2 September 2022
• Construction Focus
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Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU Singapore) have invented an invisible coating that can make wood fireproof.

The coating is only 0.075mm thick and is almost transparent and invisible. When heated by a flame, the coating turns into a char that acts as fire insulation for the wood underneath.

The coating has also passed industrial standard tests with the highest possible grade.

Aravind Dasari, Associate Professor at NTU Singapore said that most timber or wooden panels can burn very quickly, which is one of the biggest risks for wooden infrastructure. Thus, the fireproof coating invention is the game changer for wooden construction.

This innovation is an example of how fundamental research can be translated into commercial applications with high impact”.

NTU Singapore is working with companies to license the product and test its effectiveness and longevity.

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