The market for hydrophilic polyurethane (PU) and phenol-formaldehyde (PF) foams is
rapidly expanding. However, conventional petroleum-based foams cause environmental …

The intensive development of the polyurethanes industry and limited resources (also due to
the current geopolitical situation) of the raw materials used so far force the search for new …

Polyalcohol liquefaction can be performed by acid or base catalysis, producing polyols with
different properties. This study compared the mechanical properties of foams produced …

As agro-waste, non-wood lignocellulosic fibers (eg, wheat straw) show the advantages of
large yield and low cost, which have great application potential toward versatile …

Sediment from the effluent of cotton spinning industry was valorized as the renewable bio-
based polyols substitute for the rigid polyurethane (RPUFs), targeting to generate the …

Polyurethanes are one of the most encountered polymer classes in both industry and
scientific research, with their tremendous physical and chemical properties, as well as …

Naturally occurring in wood, agricultural residues, and perennial plants, lignin is the second
largest source of renewable carbon produced on Earth. Despite its million tons scale …

The building and construction industry consumes a significant amount of natural resources
alongside contributing to the generation of waste materials. Addressing the dual challenge …

This study introduces a novel approach by incorporating pristine ZnO nanorods and Ag
nanoparticles decorated ZnO nanorods into a polyurethane foam matrix. This synergistic …

Rigid polyurethane foam provides efficient thermal insulation, ideal for energy-saving
applications in building construction. Typically derived from fossil-based polyols and …