Sprayable Wildfire Shield Developed

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New gels could protect buildings during wildfires

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New gels could protect buildings during wildfires.

Water-enhancing gels are made of super-absorbent polymers -- similar to the absorbent powder found in disposable diapers.

They swell into a gelatinous substance that clings to the outside of the structure, creating a thick, wet shield.

"There may need to be additional optimization, but my hope is that we can do pilot-scale application and evaluation of these gels so we can use them to help protect critical infrastructure.

This work was funded by the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation , Schmidt Science Fellows , and the National Science Foundation .

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