Foamability of Thermoplastic Polymeric Materials
- 1st Edition - September 24, 2021
- Authors: Suprakas Sinha Ray, Ritima Banerjee
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 7 6 7 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 7 6 8 - 2
Foamability of Thermoplastic Polymeric Materials presents a cutting-edge approach to thermoplastic polymeric foams, drawing on the latest research and guiding the reader through t… Read more
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Request a sales quoteFoamability of Thermoplastic Polymeric Materials presents a cutting-edge approach to thermoplastic polymeric foams, drawing on the latest research and guiding the reader through the fundamental science, foamability, structure-property-processing relationship, multi-phase polymeric materials, degradation characteristics of biodegradable foams and advanced applications. Sections provide detailed information on foam manufacturing technologies and the fundamental science behind foaming, present insights on the factors affecting foamability, cover ways of enhancing the foamability of various polymeric materials, with special focus on multi-phase systems, discuss the degradation of biodegradable foams and special morphology development for scaffolds, packaging, acoustic and super-insulation applications, as well as cell seeding studies in scaffolds.
Each application has specific requirements in terms of desired properties. This in-depth coverage and analysis helps those looking to move forward with microcellular processing and polymer foaming. This is an ideal resource for researchers, advanced students and professionals interested in the microcellular processing of polymeric materials in the areas of polymer foaming, polymer processing, plastics engineering and materials science.
- Offers in-depth coverage of factors affecting foamability and methods for enhancing the foamability of polymeric materials
- Explores innovative applications in a range of areas, including scaffolds, acoustic applications, packaging and super-insulation
- Provides a comprehensive, critical overview of the state-of-the-art, possible future research directions, and opportunities for industrial application
Academic: Researchers and advanced students interested in microcellular processing of polymeric materials, and across the areas of polymer foaming, polymer processing, plastics engineering, and materials science. Industrial: Materials engineers, scientists, and R&D professionals looking to bring advanced polymeric foams into the market for a broad range of applications
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- About the authors
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1. Introduction to polymer foams and foaming
- Abstract
- 1.1 Basics of polymer foams, foaming and foam properties
- 1.2 Effect of foam density and open-cell content on foam properties
- 1.3 Blowing agents
- 1.4 Foam manufacturing techniques
- 1.5 Dimensional stability and foam shrinkage
- 1.6 Crosslinked polyethylene foams
- 1.7 Thermoplastic polymeric materials used for foaming
- 1.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Foam manufacturing technologies
- Abstract
- 2.1 Batch foaming
- 2.2 Extrusion foaming
- 2.3 Foam injection moulding
- 2.4 Thermoset reactive foaming
- 2.5 Compression foam moulding
- 2.6 Rotational foam moulding
- 2.7 Bead foaming
- 2.8 Film foaming
- 2.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. The science behind foaming
- Abstract
- 3.1 Gas dissolution
- 3.2 Diffusion in gas dissolution
- 3.3 Cell nucleation
- 3.4 Cell growth
- 3.5 Cell stabilisation
- 3.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4. Foamability of thermoplastics
- Abstract
- 4.1 What is foamability?
- 4.2 Factors affecting foamability
- 4.3 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5. Foamability of multiphase polymeric materials
- Abstract
- 5.1 Foamability of polymer blends
- 5.2 Foamability of polymer composites and nanocomposites
- 5.3 Foamability of block copolymers
- 5.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6. Foamability for special applications
- Abstract
- 6.1 Scaffolds
- 6.2 Acoustic applications
- 6.3 Packaging
- 6.4 Nanocellular materials for thermal superinsulation
- 6.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7. Degradation studies of biodegradable foams
- Abstract
- 7.1 Degradation of foams of neat thermoplastic homopolymers
- 7.2 Degradation of foams of multiphase polymeric materials
- 7.3 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8. Conclusions and future outlook
- Abstract
- 8.1 Conclusions
- 8.2 Future outlook
- Abbreviations
- Index
- No. of pages: 296
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 24, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323907675
- eBook ISBN: 9780323907682
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