Polymer foams, coatings and composite assemblies for fire-response research, healthcare applications, protective packaging and interior comfort.
JOL develops functional polymer formulations and surfaces with attention to mechanical response, water repellency, thermal behaviour and durability.
Our research includes compression and tensile studies, microbial assays, flame-exposure demonstrations and packaging trials. Each application needs its own formulation and validation plan.
Our work explores modified polyurethane foams and protective coatings. Our research reports self-extinguishing behaviour for modified PUF formulations in demonstration conditions, compared with melting and soot formation in neat PUF.
Research demonstrations do not establish a certified fire rating. The final component requires application-specific testing.
Discuss flame-response requirements ↗Two complementary development areas,
each with its own performance requirements.
JOL’s programme includes antifungal and antibacterial assay studies as part of broader functional-material development. Formulation, exposure conditions and durability remain central to application selection.
Discuss antifungal development ↗
Polymer cushioning development for hospital mattresses, support surfaces and patient-contact components, with pressure distribution, cleanability and repeated compression as design considerations.
Discuss hospital applications ↗Hospital applications remain in development. Material studies do not establish clinical effectiveness for bed-sore prevention or treatment; patient-use applications require appropriate safety and clinical validation.
Explore cushioning foams and protective packaging around the shape, mass and handling needs of your product. Our research includes protective-packaging demonstrations and thermal-response studies.
Our interior-material development platform explores heat-reflective finishes, accessible odor-control layers, functional panel laminates and soft-touch assemblies.
Share your substrate, use environment, performance needs and prototype requirements.