Foamability of Thermoplastic Polymeric Materials

Thermoplastic Polymeric Materials: Foamability and Advanced Applications is a comprehensive guide that covers the latest research on thermoplastic polymeric foams,including their fundamental science,foamability,structure-property-processing relationship,multi-phase polymeric materials,degradation characteristics,and advanced applications. It provides detailed information on foam manufacturing technologies and the science behind foaming,and discusses ways to enhance foamability,especially in multi-phase systems. The book also covers 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. It is an ideal resource for researchers,advanced students,and professionals interested in the microcellular processing of polymeric materials.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Thermoplastic Polymeric Materials: Foamability and Advanced Applications

Thermoplastic polymeric materials have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential for foaming applications. Foamability of Thermoplastic Polymeric Materials presents a comprehensive and 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 within the book provide detailed information on foam manufacturing technologies and the fundamental science behind foaming. These sections present insights on the factors affecting foamability, cover ways of enhancing the foamability of various polymeric materials, with a special focus on multi-phase systems. They also discuss the degradation of biodegradable foams and the 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 help those looking to move forward with microcellular processing and polymer foaming. This book 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.

Thermoplastic polymeric materials have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential for foaming applications. Foamability of Thermoplastic Polymeric Materials presents a comprehensive and 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 within the book provide detailed information on foam manufacturing technologies and the fundamental science behind foaming. These sections present insights on the factors affecting foamability, cover ways of enhancing the foamability of various polymeric materials, with a special focus on multi-phase systems. They also discuss the degradation of biodegradable foams and the 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 help those looking to move forward with microcellular processing and polymer foaming. This book 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.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323907675