1. IntroductionPolyurethane elastomers have been used in footwear, textile coatings, and medical devices for over six decades, making them one of the most mature PU material families. PU microcellular soles account for approximately 35% of the global athletic shoe sole market, valued for lightweight...

1. IntroductionPolyurethane building materials are central to energy-efficient construction and waterproof engineering. Spray-applied rigid polyurethane foam (PUF) forms a monolithic insulation layer with thermal conductivity as low as 0.022 W/(m·K), making it the preferred choice for exterior wall...

1. IntroductionPolyurethane materials account for over 35% of global PU consumption in the automotive industry. From traditional ICE vehicles to new energy vehicles (NEVs), PU is used in seat cushions, interior trim, headliners, sound insulation, battery pack thermal barriers, and structural adhesiv...

1. IntroductionPolyurethane (PU) is a class of polymers containing urethane linkages (-NHCOO-) formed by the reaction of diisocyanates with polyols. Since its invention by Professor Otto Bayer in 1937, polyurethane has become the sixth largest global polymer, with worldwide consumption exceeding 25...

1. IntroductionIndustrial adhesive tapes serve diverse and critical functions across medical, construction, and packaging industries, with the combined market exceeding $18 billion globally. Medical tapes must meet stringent biocompatibility and sterilization requirements; construction tapes must wi...

1. IntroductionThe automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift toward vehicle electrification, lightweight construction, and advanced driver assistance systems, driving unprecedented demand for high-performance adhesive tapes. Automotive tapes serve critical functions including wire har...

1. IntroductionThe global electronics industry relies on specialized adhesive tapes for electromagnetic shielding, thermal management, and semiconductor processing. As electronic devices become more compact and powerful, the demand for high-performance electronic tapes—including conductive, thermal...

1. IntroductionPressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes are ubiquitous in modern manufacturing, serving as critical components in electronics, automotive, construction, medical, and packaging industries. The global PSA tape market exceeds $70 billion, with acrylic, silicone, and rubber-based adhesive...

1. IntroductionThe global functional film industry depends on a complex supply chain spanning polymer resin production, nano-functional filler manufacturing, coating chemical formulation, and precision converting. The functional film raw materials market reached $28.5 billion in 2025, with polymer s...

1. IntroductionFunctional films have become indispensable in medical and healthcare applications, enabling advanced wound care, transdermal drug delivery, biosensing, and sterile packaging. The global medical functional films market reached $6.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of...