IMDEA Materials researchers can now test the fire resistance of materials used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries when exposed to thermal runaway in real-world conditions. The Institute is the first ...

The development of improved fire-resistant materials for aircraft interiors requires an understanding of aircraft fire scenarios, the factors that influence the initiation and propagation of a fire, ...

DOST-FPRDI’s Fire Testing Laboratory evaluates samples under ISO 11925- 2 (Ignitability) and American Society for Testing and Materials E69 (Combustibility) standards. How safe is bamboo against fire?

Materials testing is critical in product development and manufacturing across various industries. It ensures that products can withstand tough conditions in their ...

A material’s hardness relates to its mechanical resistance when subjected to mechanical indentation by another harder body. Diamond is considered the hardest natural material and is typically used for ...

Well-established regulations have been used worldwide to certify the mechanical characteristics of advanced materials like polymer nanocomposites across different industries. To establish a ...