Combining scientific principles with engineering practice, this book discusses the theory, design, processing, and application of degradable foam extraction; presents the collective expertise of leading academic, research, and industry specialists; and captures the interesting evolution of the field. Containing updated chapters on extrusion equipment, blowing agents, PET foam, and microcellular innovation, the second edition includes new chapters on the latest developments in processing, rheology, and biodegradable and sustainable foams, as well as new coverage of cutting-edge foaming mechanisms and new case studies, examples, and figures.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Statistical Thermodynamics of Gas Solubility in Polymers. Rheology of Thermoplastic Foam Extrusion Process. Material Strength in Molten State for Foam. Fundamental Mechanisms of Cell Nucleation in Plastic Foam Processing. Foam Nucleation in Gas-Dispersed Polymeric Systems. Foam Growth in Polymers. Polymeric Foaming Simulation and Visual Observation: Batch and Continuous. Process Design for Thermoplastic Foam Extrusion. Extrusion Equipment for Foam Processing. Foam Extrusion with Physical Blowing Agents: Practical Approach. Mixing Design for Foam Extrusion: Analysis and Practices. Foaming Agents for Foam Extrusion. Extrusion of High-Density and Low-Density Microcellular Plastics. Foam Extrusion of Polyethylene Terephthalate. Extrusion Foaming of Biodegradable Polymers.
