Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) have developed a new method for producing polyurethane without the use of toxic isocyanates, a key ingredient traditionally ...

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 ...

Polyurethane is one of the most widely used plastics in the world. It appears in everything from furniture foam and ...

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 ...

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 ...