Among the materials tested, recycled polyurethane foam proved to be the most efficient, capable of removing up to 310 grams of ammoniacal nitrogen per cubic metre per day —more than double the ...

Commonly used insulating materials include mineral wool, polystyrene beads or polyurethane foam. The insulation is blown into the wall cavity from the outside of your property through drilled holes.

Swiss furniture brand Vitra has announced the development of a world-first easily recyclable polyurethane foam, developed in partnership with chemicals company BASF.

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have developed a foil that changes into polyurethane foam (PU foam) when heated – entirely without health risks. The foil ...

Expanded polystyrene insulated panels Polyurethane insulated panels Compressed straw-core insulated panels 1. Expanded Polystyrene SIPs Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a foam board insulation widely ...

Researchers developed flexible, bio-based polyurethane foam using lignin extracted from pine. This eco-friendly alternative replaces 20% of petroleum-based chemicals and matches conventional foam in ...

High-density polyurethane foam pieces allow the bean bags to keep their form and offer extraordinary support. The fabric is beautiful and soft, and the amount of fill makes the bean bag cozy and ...

Fossil fuel-based polyurethane foam has been a firm favourite in furniture manufacturing for over half a century. Jane Englefield investigates the material.