The spray polyurethane foam market is growing steadily due to increasing demand for energy-efficient and eco-friendly insulation materials, along with rising adoption across residential, commercial, ...

A couple of years ago, as I was cleaning my bedroom, I came across a wad of shriveled foam in a small paper cup. It immediately brought back memories of one of my high school science experiments. I ...

When it comes to supply and demand, cadavers are available either by donation or through bodies that are not claimed after death. Scarcity in the supply funnel results in increased cost per specimen.

Once discarded, spongy polyurethane foam typically just ends up in landfills, where it takes up a lot of space. Thanks to a newly-developed process, however, it could soon be recycled into ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global polyurethane foam market is expected to post a CAGR of more than 3% during the forecast period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by ...

A new plant-based substitute for polyurethane foam eliminates the health risk of the material, commonly found in insulation, car seats, and other types of cushioning, and it’s more environmentally ...

The Dow Chemical Company has created a new line of catalytically active polyols that dramatically reduces amine emissions from polyurethane foam and allows flexible foam manufacturers to reduce their ...

Today, both manufacturers and consumers alike find that fuel economy is a hot topic that warrants attention. In the automotive market, governments globally are implementing stricter fuel consumption ...

Dublin, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Polyurethane Foam Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Rigid Foam, Flexible Foam), Application (Bedding & Furniture, ...

Polyurethane foam, often used for construction, is difficult to recycle. Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Minnesota developed a method to upcycle polyurethane into ...

Researchers at the University of Twente have developed a method to recycle polyurethane foam from mattresses and furniture and also household sponges. They did this safely, without using toxic ...

Technical Foam Services – an independent foam convertor based in Corby – sees the importance of an increased environmental focus in the foam industry with the potential of new materials and production ...