Polyurethane Foams
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Interests: synthesis, structure, and properties of polyurethane materials; polyurethane foams; development of sustainable solutions; bio-based raw materials; chemical recycling of polyurethanes; relationships between chemical composition, cellular structure, and the application of foamed materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue “Polyurethane Foams” aims to present the latest research and developments related to the synthesis, structure, properties and applications of polyurethane foams. The global production of polyurethanes continues to grow, with more than half of the total output consisting of flexible and rigid foams widely used in the furniture, automotive and construction industries.
In light of these trends, increasing attention is being paid to the search for new renewable raw materials that could replace petrochemical-based feedstocks, as well as to meeting growing environmental requirements, including the phasing-out of certain physical blowing agents and chlorine-containing flame retardants.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions focused on innovative raw materials, including bio-based polyols and sustainable additives, as well as novel processing methods and recycling strategies for polyurethane foams. Particular attention will be devoted to the relationships between chemical composition, cellular structure and foam applications by different industries branches. Both experimental and modeling studies, as well as comprehensive review articles, are highly encouraged.
Dr. Elżbieta Malewska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polyurethane foams
- flexible foam
- rigid foam
- bio-based polyols
- recycling
- cellular structure
- mechanical properties
- thermal insulation
- structure–property relationship
- processing methods
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