Invention Description In the global market, polyurethanes (PU) are seeing a surge in popularity, particularly in the form of covalently crosslinked microcellular foams, known as polyurethane foams (PUF). These PUF materials have emerging applications in various crucial sectors such as construction, infrastructure, foam mattresses, and insulation. However,...

Background Polyurethane (PU) is a widely used plastic material that has excellent physical and mechanical properties. However, PU is difficult to recycle due to its complex chemical structure, making the effective disposal of PU waste a pressing issue. Current methods for PU disposal include incineration, which can release harmful toxins into the environment,...

Background As the semiconductor industry continues to make new advances in material development, the synthesis of photoreversible polymers for bond-debond applications is of particular interest. These materials typically have strong adhesive properties in the semiconductor manufacturing process, but adhesive strength can effectively be turned off using...

Background Recent innovations in semiconductor technology require a range of novel materials capable of supporting technically challenging patterning processes. These materials must meet diverse thermomechanical and optical requirements needed for multi-step fabrication processes. These properties include thermal expansion coefficients, thermal stability,...

Background Bismaleimides (BMIs) and acrylates are key monomers in polymer science, valued for their thermal stability, mechanical properties, and reactivity. They are widely used in high-performance applications including aerospace and 3D printing. However, their current applications are mostly limited to polymeric matrices for thermosets and thermoplastics....