Polyurethanes (PUs) are a class of versatile materials with great potential for use in different
applications, especially based on their structure–property relationships. Their specific …

The increased applications of Polyurethane (PU) materials give rise to a higher amount of
wastes, which have a devastating effect on the earth in turn; therefore, the management of …

In this work, ethylene glycol-modified melamine–formaldehyde resin (EMF) was synthesized
from ethylene glycol, paraformaldehyde, and melamine, and then rigid polyurethane foams …

Sandwich composite structures are widely used in various industries namely, aerospace,
automotive, packaging, biomedical, civil and electronics due to their high specific strength …

Nowadays, pultruded glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite (PGFRPC) structures have
been used widely for cross-arms in high transmission towers. These composite structures …

This paper presents an experimental study about the fire resistance behaviour of composite
sandwich floor panels made of glass-fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) faces and …

In this study, a series of ethylene glycol modified urea–melamine–formaldehyde resins
(EUMFs) were synthesized from urea, melamine, paraformaldehyde and ethylene glycol …

This study presents the efficient manufacturing of rectangular wood-cored GFRP sandwich
components by pultrusion process. Unlike the traditional pultruded sections by use of the …

The global plastic waste problem has created an urgent need for the development of more
sustainable materials and recycling processes. Polyurethane (PU) plastics, which represent …

Polyurethane is used in the construction industry as thermal and acoustic insulation
because of its excellent performance. However, its high flammability somewhat restricts its …