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 ...

A Washington State University-led research team used an environmentally-friendly preparation of lignin as a substitute for 20% of the fossil fuel-based chemicals in the foam. The bio-based foam ...

Biomass is among the most abundant renewable resources on earth. Through catalytic conversion, biomass can upgrade into fuels ...

Sustainability-driven designers including Richard Hutten and Lilian van Daal have contributed to Rethink Softly – a project ...

Like regular polyurethane foam, the bio-based foam was equally robust and pliable. The journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering published the study. Ziqi Yu (Postdoc), Isaac Nartey Oduro (PhD ...

An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in polyurethane foams. The innovation could lead to more environmentally ...

The Global Polyurethane Foam Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.77% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market ...

Vans’ Premium Old Skool sneaker — the classic silhouette with the familiar sidestripe logo, loved by skaters and punk rockers ...