When exposed to flames of nearly 1500 degrees Fahrenheit, the material quickly turned into a protective layer of char.
Many composite cladding panels these days contain plastics, which are a nightmare for human and ecological health when they burn. “Bromide, iodide, phosphorus and nitrogen-containing fire retardants are effective, but have adverse health and environmental effects,” Kandare said in the release. “They pose health and environmental concerns, as carcinogens and neurotoxins that can escape and persist in the environment cause harm to plant and animal life.
Of course, plastics are considerably cheaper and easier to produce than growing mushrooms, but Huynh added in the release that leftover organic waste from the growing“Collaborating with the mushroom industry would remove the need for new farms while producing products that meet fire safety needs in a sustainable way,” Huynh said.Sara Kiley Watson is a News Editor at Popular Science, where she has led sustainability coverage since 2021.
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