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Superabsorbent Polymer based Fire Retardant

Team: BlueJays Fire Solutions

Program: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
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Year: 2021

Project Description:

Our project studies the formulation, and design of an affordable fire retardant based on the absorption capabilities of certain polymers. Our research and experiments show superabsorbent polymers as the most cost-friendly and scientifically sound fire retardant material.

Project Photo:

Flame test on plywood sprayed with superabsorbent polymer

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Dr. Marc Donohue

Project Video

This video covers the background and prevalence of widefires followed by a detailed debrief on the scope of our solution and its economics.