Polyurethane Foam (PUF) has a diverse range of applications - and is ubiquitous in packaging - but this results in a large amount of waste which requires disposal (landfill, incineration, or recycling) They have a high calorific value due to their crude oil origin, which if utilized can be integrated into the production cycle of many chemical and petrochemical industries, boosting production and reducing the environmental burdens associated with plastic waste articles accumulation.

Recycling of Polyurethane Foams introduces the main degradation/depolymerization processes and...