Upcycling spongy plastic foams from shoes, mattresses and insulation
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - 14:20
in Physics & Chemistry
Commonly used for insulation, polyurethane foam is notoriously difficult to recycle. Researchers have developed a new method for upcycling polyurethane foams, the spongy material found in mattresses, insulation, furniture cushions and shoes. This process, developed by researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Minnesota, first involves mixing postconsumer polyurethane foam waste with a catalyst […]