Green coniferous wood pulp–polyurethane composites by planetary centrifugal mixing technology for high energy buffering applications

Kaiqiang Ji, Jiaxiang Zhao, Guihua Yang, Jinshui Yao, Cong Li, Wei Zhao, Weiliang Liu, Qiang Wang, Xiaoxia Cai, School of Materials Science , State Key Laboratory of Green Papermaking and Resource Recycling, Qilu University of Technology , Shandong Academy of Sciences, Lead Chemicals Co, D Department, Lunan Polyurethane Industrial Park

Journal of Elastomers & Plastics

Published online on March 21, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Elastomers & Plastics, Volume 58, Issue 5, Page 955-975, August 2026.
Traditional cushioning materials (such as EPS and EPE) cause severe microplastic pollution due to their non-biodegradability. It is crucial to develop alternative materials that combine excellent cushioning performance with biodegradability. In this study,...