3D printing makes prototyping wonderful. But what do you do when your plastics of choice just aren’t strong enough? For [Michael Memeteau], the answer was to combine the strength of a vacuum-poured ...

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 ...

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 ...

Diisocyanates are used in the preparation of all polyurethanes, ranging from the foams used in shoe soles to the thermoplastics used in cell phone cases. Aromatic diisocyanates, which give ...

From underwater surveillance vehicles and deep-diving construction engineers to paddle-boarders and surfers, users of polyurethane foams fulfill diverse subsea and marine applications. Thanks to their ...

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 ...

Reticulated polyurethane foam may appear to the uninitiated as nothing more than a synthetic sponge. But this lightweight material is strong enough to handle industrial applications ranging from sound ...

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 ...