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Plywood and particle board have long been used for structural and non-structural parts, as well as cores for composite and molded parts. Unfortunately, both materials are prone to warping and rotting.

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Polyurethane foam can be divided into two categories, such as open-cell and closed-cell foam. The former is a plastic with incomplete cell walls and include holes through which air and liquid can ...

A few years down the road, you may be able to get that scratch out of your car’s bumper simply by parking in a sunny spot. Researchers have created a polyurethane coating that heals itself when ...

Researchers have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses: They are not only able to break down PUR and separate the two main components -- they can do it in one ...

The bushings between your car’s suspension components are critical to both ride quality and responsiveness. Stock bushings are meant to balance compliance and performance. Once they get old and ...

Researchers at the University of Twente have developed a method to recycle polyurethane foam from mattresses and furniture and also household sponges. They did this safely, without using toxic ...

A couple of years ago, as I was cleaning my bedroom, I came across a wad of shriveled foam in a small paper cup. It immediately brought back memories of one of my high school science experiments. I ...

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