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"Australia is no stranger to fire-related disasters. The country experiences
more than 17,000 residential fires each year.
Each winter brings an increase in potential fire hazards due to the use of
heaters and candles. Couple this with our already fire-prone vegetation, and a
generally hot and dry climate, and you can see why there’s an urgent need to
develop effective and sustainable fireproofing methods.
This is what inspired our research team to create fireproofing materials made
from edible fungi. These materials can withstand flames to protect the
integrity of a building’s structure (and any occupants).
Our work presents an exciting opportunity for an industry that has spent too
long using materials that are harmful to human health and the environment."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
