Investigating the Foaming Process of a Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Using Rheology and Image Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11814-024-00229-8
Abstract: This study introduced a method to simultaneously characterize time-resolved rheological and volumetric changes occurring during the foaming process of a thermoplastic elastomer containing an encapsulated physical blowing agent. For this, a conventional rotational rheometer was… read more here.
Keywords: rheology; volumetric changes; foaming process; process thermoplastic ... See more keywords
Experimental and theoretical investigation on polystyrene/n-pentane foaming process
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DOI: 10.1007/s12289-016-1290-y
Abstract: At the present work, foaming process (bubbles nucleation and growth) of Polystyrene (PS)/n-pentane batch foaming system was studied experimentally and theoretically. Synthesized PS was characterized by rheological measurements and the foaming dynamics was studied using… read more here.
Keywords: foaming process; pentane; pentane foaming; polystyrene pentane ... See more keywords
Two-step foaming process combined with hot-rolling in fabrication of an aluminium foam sandwich panel
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DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2020.127427
Abstract: Abstract The present study addresses a new aluminium foam sandwich (AFS) manufacturing process by simplifying the technological processes and reducing costs by use of a two-step foaming process and hot-rolling. The interface between the coversheet… read more here.
Keywords: foaming process; aluminium foam; two step; hot rolling ... See more keywords
Two-step foaming process for production of PMMA nanocellular polymer foams via ultra-high pressure and rapid depressurization
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DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2020.104963
Abstract: Abstract A two-step foaming process was developed that uses different temperatures in each step and combines ultra-high saturation pressure (Ps > 50 MPa) and rapid depressurization (> 1.25 GPa/s) for production of nanocellular polymer foams. The effect… read more here.
Keywords: foaming process; step; two step; ultra high ... See more keywords
Microcellular thermoplastic polyurethanes and their flexible properties prepared by mold foaming process with supercritical CO2
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DOI: 10.1177/0021955x19864392
Abstract: A mold foaming process for preparing thermoplastic polyurethane foam sheets was proposed and realized in pilot scale hot-press machine based on the mechanism of solid-state polymer foaming. Thermoplastic polyurethane microcellular sheets with volume expansion ratios… read more here.
Keywords: mold foaming; polyurethane foams; thermoplastic polyurethane; polyurethane ... See more keywords
Sandwich gradient structural plates produced via supercritical foaming process: Innovative materials for rehabilitation braces
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DOI: 10.1177/0021955x251379792
Abstract: In this study, we developed and explored a novel sandwich-structured gradient polycaprolactone (PCL) foam material. Through theoretical and experimental research, a correlation between structural characteristics and performance was established, providing a research approach for the… read more here.
Keywords: layer; rehabilitation; structure; foaming process ... See more keywords
The influence of blowing agents type on foaming process and properties of rigid polyurethane foams
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DOI: 10.14314/polimery.2018.10.2
Abstract: Rigid polyurethane foams (RPF) were synthesized with the use different type of blowing agents (methylal, isopentane, cyclopentane, mixture of isopentane and cyclopentane, carbon dioxide). The effects of blowing agent type on the foaming process, cellular… read more here.
Keywords: foaming process; blowing agents; rigid polyurethane; polyurethane ... See more keywords
Simulation of polyurethane foaming process based on physical property parameters
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DOI: 10.1515/ipp-2025-0047
Abstract: Abstract To address the complexity and high degree of idealization in the numerical simulation of polyurethane foaming in thermal insulation layers, a simulation model based on material parameters was developed. This model focuses on the… read more here.
Keywords: polyurethane foaming; polyurethane; foaming process; model ... See more keywords
Effects of the Water-Based Foaming Process on the Basic and Rheological Properties of Bitumen 70/100
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DOI: 10.3390/ma14112803
Abstract: The process of water-based foaming of bitumen produces binders that can be incorporated in cold recycled asphalt mixes and pavement upper structural layers made of half-warm mix asphalt prepared at 100–130 °C. During the foaming… read more here.
Keywords: foaming process; water; bitumen 100; process ... See more keywords
Comprehensive Analysis of the Influence of Expanded Vermiculite on the Foaming Process and Selected Properties of Composite Rigid Polyurethane Foams
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14224967
Abstract: This article presents the results of research on obtaining new polyurethane (PUR) foams modified with thermally expanded vermiculite. The filler was added in amount of 3 wt.% up to 15 wt.%. The additionally applied procedure… read more here.
Keywords: expanded vermiculite; influence; foaming process; filler ... See more keywords
Solid-State Surface Patterning on Polymer Using the Microcellular Foaming Process
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15051153
Abstract: This study proposes a novel process that integrates the molding and patterning of solid-state polymers with the force generated from the volume expansion of the microcellular-foaming process (MCP) and the softening of solid-state polymers due… read more here.
Keywords: foaming process; surface; solid state; process ... See more keywords