German researchers have produced polyurethanes without using isocyanates, which can trigger allergies or asthma.

Researchers have just developed an innovative process for producing isocyanate-free, recyclable and biobased polyurethane (PU) foams by using a rapid foaming technology from room-temperature ...

Saint Augustin, Germany — Hennecke is shaking up production to cut manufacturing times, improve quality and change culture. The 2 million-euro ($2.4 million) program will run for three years. Thomas ...

Dr. Alexander Hofmann, Head of Thermochemical Conversion Technologies at Fraunhofer UMSICHT, added that the project will allow researchers to refine and optimize the pyrolysis process at larger scale.

For consumers who make purchases with animal welfare and the many chemicals used to make leather in mind, synthetic leather provides an alternative. The polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride material has ...