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The next materials wave may involve metallic foams-- sponge-like metal materials of ultra lightweight but incredible strength, which are also fireproof, suitable for taller, safer skyscrapers, bigger and better planes, cooler re-entries for spacecraft, stunningly enormous bridges, and more.
-- "The Next Plastic", 2-1-99, Office Of Naval Research "Barricade gel", which is a new material for improving fire resistance and/or extinguishing fires entirely. Created with the use of polymers such as those from disposeable baby diapers, the shaving cream-like gel can be a tough nut for flames to crack. It makes for easy cleanup after a fire is out too. --"Gel from disposable diapers proves fire-resistant" By KAREN TESTA , Nando Media/Associated Press, April 26, 1999 -- "Texas company adding ORNL material to portfolio; Uses For Space-Age Carbon Foam Range From Laptop Computers To Automobile Aerodynamics", 8/18/99 ScienceDaily Magazine, http://www.sciencedaily.com//releases/1999/08/990816070501.htm, Source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory |
(Also see items elsewhere in this document about new 'second skin' treatments for individuals)