From left, Arijit Ghorai and Ho Yong Chung hold samples of lignin-based polyurethane. The research team used lignin and carbon dioxide to create a new kind of polyurethane that is biodegradable and ...
A research team from Washington State University replaced 20% of the polyurethane foam's fossil fuel-based chemicals with an eco-friendly lignin preparation. Like regular polyurethane foam, the ...
A new plant-based substitute for polyurethane foam eliminates the health risk of the material, commonly found in insulation, car seats, and other types of cushioning, and it’s more environmentally ...
PULLMAN, Wash. — 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 ...
A new plant-based substitute for polyurethane foam eliminates the health risk of the material, commonly found in insulation, car seats and other types of cushioning, and it’s more environmentally ...