On the occasion of the 18th (2025) SNEC PV+International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy (Shanghai) Conference and Exhibition, as the pioneer of polyurethane composite material module frames, material manufacturer Covestro Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Covestro") announced that the cumulative shipment of photovoltaic modules carrying its innovative polyurethane composite material frame technology has exceeded 3 GW, equivalent to about 5 million conventional photovoltaic panels being put into use around the world, with a laying area covering more than 1100 standard football fields. This achievement demonstrates the market's recognition of this innovative technology.

Polyurethane (PU) materials are widely used in the manufacturing of automotive steering wheels due to their excellent properties, and related research mainly focuses on material modification, process optimization, and functional integration. The following are the key research directions and technological advancements of polyurethane in steering wheel applications

Polyurethane (PU) is a high-performance polymer material. Since its discovery in the 1930s, it has been continuously researched and improved, and has become an indispensable and important material in many fields such as industry, construction, and transportation. This article will focus on the unique advantages of polyurethane new materials compared to traditional materials, and reveal their broad application prospects in modern society.