Researchers developed flexible, bio-based polyurethane foam using lignin extracted from pine. This eco-friendly alternative ...

An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in ...

The innovation could lead to more environmentally friendly versions of foams used ubiquitously in products such as kitchen sponges ... based foam was as strong and flexible as typical polyurethane ...

WSU researchers create a plant-based substitute for polyurethane foam, utilizing lignin for a more sustainable option.