Polyurethane (PU) foams are commonly used in construction for a number of purposes, but with the drive to net zero, the sustainability of these materials is under increasing scrutiny. Improving their green credentials is paramount. This article will explore this subject.
Sustainability is key to the future of the construction industry. A main element of sustainability is improving time and cost savings, which requires an evolution in thinking within the sector in terms of processes and materials.
Scientists from East China Normal University and the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics have collaborated on a new paper exploring the development of supercapacitor devices for flexible and wearable applications. Their research has appeared in the journal ACS Applied Energy Materials.
Writing in Polymers, a team of researchers from the United Arab Emirates University have reported the development of a recycled carbon fiber/PLA composite to valorize waste streams and meet growing commercial demands for both materials.
Scientists from the Czech Technical University in Prague’s faculty of civil engineering have investigated the biodegradability and ecotoxicity of ‘bone glue,’ a protein-based adhesive. The results of this investigation have been published online in a study in Polymers.