- The global polyurethane spray foam insulation market was estimated at a value of US$ 5.9 billion in 2022. It is anticipated to register a 7.2% CAGR from 2023 to 2031 and by 2031, the market is ...

Traditional polyurethane spray foam: Polyurethane is the most popular spray foam insulation material. It’s also the most affordable, ranging from $0.44 to $1.50 per board foot .

Closed-cell polyurethane spray foam has some pretty awesome qualities. It has a high R-value. Its resistant to water, mold and insects. It expands into hard-to-reach nooks and crannies. Heck, it ...

Globally, the annual end-of-life PU foam waste is estimated to range between 1–1.3 million tons, primarily originating from building insulation panels and refrigeration units.

Roofing is a crucial component of all types of buildings. Metal roofs with sprayed-on PU (Polyurethane) foam insulation, or "PU roofs," have currently become more popular due to their insulation ...

With scalable potential, this innovation could transform industries reliant on polyurethane for products like cushions, insulation and adhesives, reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Key Takeaways; ...

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 ...

02/20/2025 16:35 Polyurethane with Shape Memory: From Foil to Foam Andrea Schneidewendt Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Polymerforschung IAP. Researchers at ...

Fossil fuel-based polyurethane foam has been a firm favourite in furniture manufacturing for over half a century. Jane Englefield investigates the material.

Spray foam insulation – also called spray foam or spray polyurethane foam (SPF) – is an alternative to traditional building insulation. However, it comes with a number of drawbacks including high cost ...