Among numerous synthetic macromolecules, polyurethane in its different forms has proven
its sheer dominance and established a reputation as a reliable and trusted material due to …

Sandwich panels are one of the most applied designs in the aerospace, construction and
automotive structures due to their excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio. Recent advances in the …

On account of the irreversible environmental damage caused by the utilization of non-
renewable raw materials in industrial production, since the end of the twentieth century, the …

Recent years have seen rapid growth in utilizing vegetable oils to derive a wide variety of
polymers to replace petroleum-based polymers for minimizing environmental impact …

Polymeric foams derived from renewable sources are a requirement of the modern world
due to increasing concern about the environment and various issues related to petroleum …

Castor oil, a vegetable oil with renewable, biodegradable, and environmentally benign
properties, stands out for its distinctive hydroxyl groups, making it a desirable substitute for …

Current petrochemical-based adhesives adversely affect the environment through
substantial volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during production, contributing to air …

The search for environmental sustainability has stimulated the construction sector to look for
natural materials with an ecological footprint, high strength/weight ratio, and better thermal …

Lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils (LCNFs), an emerging family of nature-based
nanomaterials, have been successfully applied in many commercial polymer systems to …

This study investigates the incorporation of castor oil–based rigid polyurethane foam with
mineral fillers feldspar or kaolinite clay in order to enhance the mechanical, thermal, and …