At just 0.075 millimeters thick, this protective substance is virtually undetectable.
The effectiveness of the invention was tested by ig database a third-party institute and a “simple combustion element” test was carried out on the wood. In the test, the wood was subjected to extremely high heat and yet the fire did not spread to other surrounding pieces of wood.
The coating passed the tests and was deemed suitable for use in wood construction materials.
The scientists are currently in talks with Venturer Timberwork to have the coating applied to a new lab-grown wood project.
In the last decade, mass timber is gaining popularity due to lower costs and faster construction, resulting in productivity gains of up to 35%.
If the wood comes from sustainably managed forests, it will also have a lower carbon footprint compared to steel or concrete buildings.
