Key growth drivers include increased demand for lightweight, eco-friendly materials and technological innovations in ...

Plywood and particle board have long been used for structural and non-structural parts, as well as cores for composite and molded parts. Unfortunately, both materials are prone to warping and rotting.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many, polyurethane glues like the Original Gorilla Glue are a household stable. These adhesives have become one of the main glues to keep ...

Building a Closed-Loop PU Supply Chain Working across the auto-recycling ecosystem, Dow and Gruppo Fiori aim to streamline collection and processing of polyurethane waste so it can re-enter the value ...

Researchers have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses: They are not only able to break down PUR and separate the two main components -- they can do it in one ...

A few years down the road, you may be able to get that scratch out of your car’s bumper simply by parking in a sunny spot. Researchers have created a polyurethane coating that heals itself when ...

The bushings between your car’s suspension components are critical to both ride quality and responsiveness. Stock bushings are meant to balance compliance and performance. Once they get old and ...

Fossil fuel-based polyurethane foam has been a firm favourite in furniture manufacturing for over half a century. Jane Englefield investigates the consequences of this dependable but unsustainable ...

The author of Mathletics: A Scientist Explains 100 Amazing Things About the World of Sports, tells us exactly how polyurethane swimwear works and why it's not allowed at the 2012 London Olympics. The ...

Leveling kits are a popular and affordable way to fit larger tires on a truck or SUV equipped with coil springs or coilover struts. They basically come in three flavors: steel, aluminum, or molded ...