Modern electrical equipment relies heavily on polymer insulation materials, which are crucial for ensuring the safe operation of power grids. However, producing and disposing of these materials at the ...

In a recent article in Advanced Functional Materials, researchers explored the growing shift from traditional bulk insulation materials to advanced porous structures made from micro and nanofibers.

Once discarded, spongy polyurethane foam typically just ends up in landfills, where it takes up a lot of space. Thanks to a newly-developed process, however, it could soon be recycled into ...

The building sector is the second largest sector in plastic consumption and is responsible for more than a third of energy related greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Manufacturing processes of ...

Biochar is to be used in construction as insulation material and can remove CO2 from the atmosphere. (Image: Empa) The building sector is the most material-intensive sector and one of the most ...

LONDON, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global building insulation materials market is growing steadily, valued at around US$47.9 billion in 2025 and projected to reach US$ 66.2 billion by 2032, ...