Ford Developing Car Parts Made Out of Captured Carbon Dioxide

Friday, July 22, 2016 - 18:51 in Physics & Chemistry

Ford Motor Company is the first automaker to formulate and test new foam and plastic components using carbon dioxide as feedstock. Researchers expect to see the new biomaterials in Ford production vehicles within five years. Formulated with up to 50 percent CO2-based polyols, the foam is showing promise as it meets rigorous automotive test standards. […]

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