ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Recycling of Polyurethane Foams via Glycolysis: A Review.
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15 citing papers in PubMed.
- Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Bonded Joints and Hybrid Structures with a 3D-Printed Honeycomb Core Modified with an Epoxy Matrix Filled with Recycled Polyurethane Foam.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Precise Engineering of Sustainable Fiber Composites Comprising Biobased or Valorized Matrices and Solid Components: A Perspective.ACS environmental Au · 2026Review
- Recent Advances in the Chemical Recycling of Polyurethane Foam from End-of-Life Vehicles: A Review.Polymers · 2026Review
- Closing the Polyurethane Loop: Repolyols from Chemically Recycled Bio-Modified Foams for Viscoelastic Applications.Polymers · 2026Article
- Design of a Low-Decomposition-Temperature Polyurethane Foam.ACS omega · 2026Article
- Recycled Polyurethane Glycolysate and Glycerolysate as Sustainable Plasticizers for Lignin-Filled NBR Composites.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Closing the Loop on Polyurethane Foam Waste: Challenges, Emerging Technologies, and the Road to Sustainable Circularity.ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering · 2026Review
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- Polyurethane Recycling: Sustainable Development Perspectives and Innovative Approaches.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Chemolysis of Bio-Based Polyurethane Foams with Different Biopolyol Contents: Recovery and Possibility of Rebiopolyols Reuse in Sustainable Polyurethane Systems.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Closed Loop of Polyurethanes: Effect of Isocyanate Index on the Properties of Repolyols and Rebiopolyols Obtained by Glycolysis.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- From Construction Industry Waste to High-Performance Insulation: Sustainable Rigid Polyurethane Foams with Recycled Polyol.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- On the Hydrolytic Depolymerization of Polyurethane Foam Wastes by Ionic Liquids.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Recycling of Polyurethane via Mechanocatalytic Methanolysis/Hydrolysis.ChemSusChem · 2025Article
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Abstract
Polyurethane foams constitute highly problematic waste due to their low density and consequently large volume. Among the most promising recycling approaches, the glycolysis of polyurethane waste stands out and was extensively discussed in this article. Existing literature reviews lack a detailed analysis of glycolysis processes and a clear presentation of the most important data. However, in this review, the scientific literature on glycolysis has been thoroughly examined and updated with the latest research in the field. The article provides an overview of glycolysis methods, categorized into rigid and flexible foams, along with a review of the catalysts and process conditions employed. Additionally, this study offers a comprehensive analysis of industrial methods protected by active patents, which has not been previously explored in the literature. This detailed examination of patent information adds significant value to the review and distinguishes it from others. Furthermore, this review also aims to introduce the main types of polyurethanes and their properties. It outlines the fundamentals of recycling strategies, thermomodernization trends, and environmental considerations, highlighting the critical role of recycling in the industry. The article serves as a complete foundation for exploring new alternative methods in this field.
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