The influences of glycolysis agent,catalyst,glycolysis temperature,etc.on the recycled polyols in recovering spent polyurethane (PU) materials by glycolysis are summarized.Combined with the current research status in this field,the new glycolysis technologies to recover PU materials and the high value application of glycolysis products are reviewed.Meanwhile,the development direction of glycolysis to recover PU materials is prospected,which can provide reference and inspiration for recovery and reutilization of spent PU material.