Researchers have just developed an innovative process for producing isocyanate-free, recyclable and biobased polyurethane (PU) foams by using a rapid foaming technology from room-temperature ...

In a first, scientists at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have created a new kind of polyurethane by mixing lignin, a material found in plant cell walls, along with carbon dioxide. The versatile ...

For consumers who make purchases with animal welfare and the many chemicals used to make leather in mind, synthetic leather provides an alternative. The polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride material has ...

Saint Augustin, Germany — Hennecke is shaking up production to cut manufacturing times, improve quality and change culture. The 2 million-euro ($2.4 million) program will run for three years. Thomas ...