New Fire Protection Materials from Industrial Waste

OBJECTIVES

Reduce fire risk in existing aluminium cladding using fire-resistant coatings made from industrial waste

Develop and test lightweight, non-combustible construction materials using waste products

Test the fire performance of these new materials in a range of building applications

Trial the most promising CRK variants in commercial settings

Team

Kate Nguyen

Lead Researcher

Partners

University of Melbourne

enviroSIP

Progress

SUMMARY

This collaborative project between RMIT, the University of Melbourne, and EnviroSIP is focused on developing a new fire-resistant coating made from industrial waste to reduce the fire risk in existing aluminium cladding. The team is designing and testing various CRK formulations, including spray and aerated versions, and assessing their flame resistance across a range of construction settings. Early-stage laboratory trials are underway, with materials performance currently being benchmarked against fire safety standards. This research supports the transition to safer, more sustainable building products through innovative use of waste materials.

OPPORTUNITIES

Research grants focused on sustainable and fire-safe building materials

Commercial application in retrofitting buildings with safer cladding solutions

Transformation of industrial by-products into valuable life-saving construction materials