Polyurethane foams, are highly demanded in many applications and their use is increasing
incessantly. Besides these traditional applications, recently polyurethane foams with …

The accumulation of polyurethane plastics (PU-PS) in the environment is on the rise, posing
potential risks to the health and function of ecosystems. However, little is known about the …

Coated controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) are widely used in agriculture, and the
persistent presence of residual polymer coating has raised environmental concerns. This …

To reveal the effect of polyurethane crosslinking point structures on the mechanical
properties of polyurethane thermoset elastomers, using amorphous prepolymer poly (azide …

It has been a challenge to impart high strength and toughness to room-temperature self-
repairing polyurethane/polyurea materials. We report a room-temperature self-repairing …

Cross-linked polymer networks fabricated with renewable resources are being actively
sought for tackling the resource crisis. Meanwhile, dynamic networks with cleavable groups …

Lightweight geopolymers from wastes with reduced thermal conductivity have become an
important trend for green buildings sector. In this work, organic-inorganic hybrid …

In automotive industry, plastic consumption has substantially increased due to its
affordability, durability, and lightness. However, the massive generation of plastic wastes …

The flammability of flexible polyurethane foam has been well studied to date, via smoldering
and flaming ignition. Its contribution to fire loss in the United States has also been well …

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 …