Geoship installed its first bio-ceramic geodesic dome in a bid to create long-lasting, zero-carbon, fireproof and biologically resonant architecture for a new way of building homes. The company is ...

Plastic Meltdown Technology A Real Lifesaver Date: August 24, 2006 Source: CSIRO Australia Summary: A polymer that transforms into a fireproof ceramic in a blaze is set to have a major impact on ...

The ceramic is fireproof up to 2,700 degrees Fahrenheit; in a fire, the house won’t burn. It reflects more than 80% of the heat from the sun, helping keep the inside cool in heat waves.

Australian researchers have invented a plastic that changes to a fireproof ceramic in a fire. Researcher Vince Dowling said the manufacturer plans to capitalize on the global A$12 billion (US$9.1 ...