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Review of Polyurethanes

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1963609· OSTI ID:1963609
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  1. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

Polyurethanes are used in almost every aspect of our everyday lives and have advanced areas including construction, medicine, automotive, marine, and apparel. Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams, rubbers, thermoplastic polyurethanes and many more are in everything from our couches, car steering wheels, even the soles of our shoes. This literature review is to discuss the discovery of polyurethane chemistry, today’s uses, and advancements.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001
OSTI ID:
1963609
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-23-22900
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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