This research can be utilized to deposit polyelectrolyte-based flame-retardant coatings in a scalable and efficient manner. Other positive attributes of the technology include that it is aqueous ...

Flame retardants, on the other hand, are used in construction materials, wall cladding, curtains, furniture, electrical appliances and floor coverings to protect against fire.

An eco-friendly flame retardant could give homeowners more time to escape fires and help diminish the ability of blazes to spread. Wildfires cost the United States $394 billion to $893 billion ...