University of Waterloo researchers have developed a new material that can absorb more than eight times its weight in oil, offering a new solution in preventing groundwater contamination from spills or ...
From seat cushions to mattresses to insulation, foam is everywhere—even if we don't always see it. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have fused chemistry with technology to create ...
To develop a sustainable alternative to polystyrene, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Polymer Materials tested an ...
Polymer foams encompass a diverse class of lightweight materials characterised by cellular architectures that confer low density, thermal insulation, acoustic damping and high specific strength. The ...
Quoted in a New York Times article, "It’s going to be a heavy precipitation event," says Bob Oravec, a forecaster with the Weather Prediction Center. It was. It ended up being a bit of an ...
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Polymeric Foams: Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Polymeric Foams Market to Reach $144.2 Billion by ...
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dow Global Technologies LLC (DGTL), a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), today announced the invention and development of a new, high molecular weight ...
A Turbo-Screw design that foams biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) was developed in partnership with polymer manufacturer NatureWorks. The Turbo-Screw design, said to provide superior cooling, has ...
Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have fused chemistry with technology to create a 3D-printed foam that is more durable and more recyclable than the polymer foam found in many everyday ...
Waste swept off a sawmill floor, plant-based binders, and beeswax create foams with potential for sustainable packaging and ...