[HTML][HTML] An overview of polyurethane biomaterials and their use in drug delivery

D Wienen, T Gries, SL Cooper, DE Heath - Journal of Controlled Release, 2023 - Elsevier
Polyurethanes are a versatile and highly tunable class of materials that possess unique
properties including high tensile strength, abrasion and fatigue resistance, and flexibility at …

Metal-faced sandwich composite panels: a review

P Singh, J Sheikh, BK Behera - Thin-Walled Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
This review paper discusses the challenges in improving the mechanical and structural
performance of metal-faced sandwich composite panels while reducing weight and cost. It …

CO 2-derived non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) and their potential applications

R Turnaturi, C Zagni, V Patamia, V Barbera… - Green …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Using CO2 as feedstock to fabricate valuable products has become essential to green and
sustainable chemistry and represents a rewarding challenge. Among the noticeable routes …

Enhancing flame retardancy, mechanical durability, and anti-aging property of polyurethane foam via novel cyclic phosphonate

ZC Fu, FY Bu, ZP Li, T Wang, JN Deng, HB Zhao… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Incorporating flame retardants (FRs) is an essential way to enhance flame resistance of
polymers. In an effort to obtain required flame retardancy, a large number of flame retardants …

Progress of flame retardant research on flexible polyurethane foam

C Shen, R Shao, W Wang, X Wu, B Zhou, L Zhao… - European Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Flexible polyurethane foam (FPUF) is widely used as a cushioning material for furniture and
transportation seats, as well as a sound insulation material, anti-vibration material, and …

Layer-by-layer-coated cellulose fibers enable the production of porous, flame-retardant, and lightweight materials

M Marcioni, M Zhao, L Maddalena… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
New sustainable materials produced by green processing routes are required in order to
meet the concepts of circular economy. The replacement of insulating materials comprising …

The role of fluorescent carbon dots in the fate of plastic waste

Z Hallaji, Z Bagheri, B Ranjbar - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Today, due to the excessive use of plastic products, the pollution caused by them is
increasing, and an efficient management system is needed to reduce their environmental …

Cell structure control and performance of rigid polyurethane foam with lightweight, good mechanical, thermal insulation and sound insulation

Y Fu, C Qiu, L Ni, H Ye, H Zou, Y Luo… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Lightweight and excellent mechanical properties rigid polyurethane foams (RPUFs) play an
irreplaceable role in aerospace, construction and transportation fields. Microstructure is an …

Recent developments in biobased foams and foam composites for construction applications

GC DSouza, H Ng, P Charpentier… - ChemBioEng …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
A surge of research into renewable foams has yielded an array of high‐performance
polymeric materials, many of which exhibit promising properties for next generation thermal …