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 ...

Polyurethane shows up in all sorts of consumer products: seat cushions in furniture and vehicles, car bumpers, shock-absorbing sneaker soles, and more. The global market for polyurethane was over $19 ...

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.