Burning in the hot temperatures has just gotten to a new level this summer. Global Warming is avoidable, but we humans are doing just enough to prolong it to cast our doom. However, sensing the need to coat our construction against heat, researchers from CSIRO in Melbourne have used an inorganic geopolymer resin to develop fire-resistant coating materials called HIPS (Hybrid Inorganic Polymer System). Capable of withstanding temperatures of over 1000°C without producing heat, smoke or emitting toxic chemicals, these ceramic-like inorganic polymers (geopolymers) have the potential to transform the building products industry. Along with being fire-resistant, the material is blast, acid-and water resistant. HIPS forms a perfect coating over timber and steel, which can be sprayed, rolled or brushed on the requisite surface.
Via: CSIRO
