New IKV foaming process reduces part density and is more environmentally friendly than alternatives.
Polyurethane composites replacing iron for manhole cover manufacture
February 6, 2013 By 1 Comment
Composite manhole covers utilizing Bayer polyurethane beginning to edge out traditional cast-iron covers.
Battelle Creates Unique New Polyurethane
December 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
New material is environmentally responsible, cost-effective, soy-based and free of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) solvent.
Gluing bones with polyurethane hierarchical nanocomposites
June 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A new bone adhesive made with polyurethane and hydroxiapatite hierarchical nanocomposites shows great mechanical strength and biocompatibility.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
Building Lightweight Trains
April 10, 2012 By 2 Comments
The less trains weigh, the more economical they are to run. A new material capable of withstanding even extreme stresses and over 35 percent lighter than their steel and aluminum counterparts has now been developed.
New Bayer Material Meets Demand for Tougher Turbine Blades
March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bayer’s new polyurethane systems could meet the demand for stronger, more durable wind turbine blades.
