A team of researchers from Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore has successfully harnessed pineapple waste materials from agriculture to create biodegradable rigid composite foams. The foam's base was ...

Because of the laws of aerodynamics, you have to streamline exterior automotive design in order to minimise air friction and reduce fuel consumption. The pursuit of comfort and aesthetics has had a ...

Rigid foam boards used to insulate buildings can prevent energy loss, making homes more efficient at keeping warm or cool. The advantages in energy efficiency, however, are undercut by environmental ...

Austin, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rigid Foam Market was valued at USD 85.43 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 200.43 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2026–2035.

Arkema is increasing production of the insulation foam–blowing agent hydrofluoroolefin-1233zd (HFO-1233zd) in the US and China. Arkema plans to spend $60 million to add 15,000 metric tons (t) per year ...

Foam insulation is typically a low-density elastomer or polymer in the form of a thermal insulating foam that provides a thermal barrier around a component or between an interior space and a heat or ...