In a ground breaking step toward sustainable consumer products, researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) have developed biodegradable flip-flops using polyurethane derived from algae oil. This innovation…

The transition to electric vehicles is rapidly accelerating and companies are channelling their efforts to support carbon reduction throughout the production line. A key material used in this transition is…

NASA's innovative use of polyurethane foam has played a critical role in space shuttle missions. Specifically engineered to insulate the external fuel tank, a 2.5cm layer of polyurethane foam helps…

ISOPA and ALIPA are proud to present the newly released polyurethane socio-economic study ISOPA and ALIPA are pleased to present the latest polyurethane socio-economic study, conducted by Conversio Market &…

Polyurethane spray foam exhibits remarkable resilience in its use in stadium roofing. As the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate a historic victory over the Kansas City Chiefs following their American National Football…

Dow, JLR and Adient develop industry first breakthrough for circularity in automotive seating. Together with Dow and Adient, JLR has integrated recycled polyurethane foam from used vehicles into the production…

Rigid polyurethane foams are versatile materials suitable for a wide range of applications, used for instance as insulation, providing superior thermal resistance and energy efficiency. In line with the industry’s…

The FREE consortium creates a more efficient material cycle for flexible polyurethane foam, maximizing recycling efficiency by combining mechanical and chemical processes. Recycling polyurethane is no easy feat, but the…