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Polymeric foams are sturdy yet lightweight materials with
applications across a variety of industries, from packaging to
aerospace. As demand for these materials increase, so does
innovation in the development of new processes and products. This
book captures the most dynamic advances in processes, technologies,
and products related to the polymeric foam market. It describes the
latest business trends including new microcellular
commercialization, sustainable foam products, and nanofoams. It
also discusses novel processes, new and environmentally friendly
blowing agents, and the development and usage of various types of
foams, including bead and polycarbonate, polypropylene,
polyetherimide microcellular, and nanocellular. The book also
covers flame-retardant foams, rigid foam composites, and foam
sandwich composites and details applications in structural
engineering, electronics, and insulation. Authored by leading
experts in the field, this book minimizes the gap between research
and application in this important and growing area.
Explores the Latest Developments in Polymeric Foams Since the 1960s
polymeric foams have grown into a solid industry that affects
almost every aspect of modern life. The industry has weathered the
energy crisis in the 70s, ozone issues in the 80s, and
recycle/reuse in the 90s. However, the pace of development and
social climate is rapidly changing again, putting the spotlight
even more firmly on performance, sustainable resources, and energy
security. Coverage of New Products, Technologies, and Regulations
Exploring new concepts, innovations, and developments in the field,
Polymeric Foams: Technology and Development in Regulation, Process,
and Products provides an international perspective on the direction
of foam technologies and applications, focusing on the progress in
blowing agent research and hydrofluorocarbons for the polyurethane
foam industry. The text covers new foam products, including PP/PS
interpolymer, nano-, and biodegradable foams. It also examines new
technologies, such as injection foam molding and PVC foam; industry
and environmental regulations; and research on foam performance,
emission impact, and economic effects. Clearly Follows the
Development Process As in most fields these days, efforts to be
environmentally friendly and achieve enhanced performance for
specialty applications drive research and development. Presenting a
clear picture of the development process, this book covers not only
new directions in the industry, but how they will impact current
and future development.
Polymers are among the major hallmarks of 20th-century science, and
the explosive outgrowth and tremendous importance of polymeric
foams is a testament to their amazing versatility and unique
properties. With applications from automotive to acoustic and
medical, polymeric foams pervade all areas of our lives. If this
growth is to continue into the new millennium, especially in light
of stringent environmental regulations, a strong understanding of
the basic science and the major technologies behind foam production
is critical. Written by experienced and accomplished leaders in the
field, Polymeric Foams: Science and Technology provides
comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals, technologies,
applications, and recent developments. The authors first outline
the basic principles and fundamental foaming mechanisms, covering
thermodynamics, kinetics, and the basics of blowing agents and foam
formation. Foaming technologies and product applications then
become the focus, with explanations of structure-property
relationships, processing methods, and general types of foams. The
book concludes with chapters on recent developments in composite
and biodegradable foams that illustrate how to tailor processing to
meet application needs. Illuminating the role of polymeric foams in
the modern materials landscape, Polymeric Foams: Science and
Technology is the perfect guide for developing innovative materials
that achieve better performance and regulatory compliance.
This book represents the first in a series entitled Polymeric
Foams: Technology and Applications. Generally, thermoplastic and
thermoset foams have been treated as two separate practices in
industry. Polymeric Foams: Mechanisms and Materials provides the
basics of foaming in general, providing a convenient and strong
foundation to those working in both thermoplastic and thermoset
foams. The book addresses scientific principles behind polymeric
foaming and presents foaming chemistry and physics, resin and
blowing agents, and foaming mechanisms in separate chapters, thus
providing an overall and fundamental understanding of foaming for
polymeric foam products and processes.
Polymeric foams are sturdy yet lightweight materials with
applications across a variety of industries, from packaging to
aerospace. As demand for these materials increase, so does
innovation in the development of new processes and products. This
book captures the most dynamic advances in processes, technologies,
and products related to the polymeric foam market. It describes the
latest business trends including new microcellular
commercialization, sustainable foam products, and nanofoams. It
also discusses novel processes, new and environmentally friendly
blowing agents, and the development and usage of various types of
foams, including bead and polycarbonate, polypropylene,
polyetherimide microcellular, and nanocellular. The book also
covers flame-retardant foams, rigid foam composites, and foam
sandwich composites and details applications in structural
engineering, electronics, and insulation. Authored by leading
experts in the field, this book minimizes the gap between research
and application in this important and growing area.
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