Researching & developing
flame-retardant
coconut coir mats.
Developed with ranger input and laboratory testing at King Monkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), these coated coconut coir mats have been adopted by a local community for small-fire use. Research continues into their potential to slow ground-level wildfire spread.
Founder & Student Researcher
Why This Project Began
My work with the Forest Rangers Service Group included supporting equipment donations and helping build firebreaks in Northern Thailand. Conversations with rangers about carrying equipment across difficult terrain prompted me to investigate flame-retardant materials, progressing from treated cotton cloth to coated coconut coir mats.
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THE STUDENT BEHIND THE PROJECT
Tul Sosothikul
Student Researcher · NIST International School
Developing prototypes, documenting observations and learning from field feedback.
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