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Handbook of Foaming and Blowing Agents
The definitive handbook on the latest foaming technology, techniques, and additives used in producing a range of polymers and end products
George Wypych (Author)
9781895198997, Elsevier Science
Hardback, published 20 February 2017
258 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.7 cm, 0.5 kg
Handbook of Foaming and Blowing Agents provides useful guidance to assist practitioners in the more efficient and effective selection of foaming methods and blowing agents. The book focuses on the selection of additives for a diverse range of foaming processes, which can be enhanced using modern chemical means to improve product quality, speed up the process, and broaden the range of products that can be produced using foaming technology. Foamed polymers have many beneficial properties, including lower density, high heat and sound insulation, and shock absorbency. Foamed plastic parts are now a ubiquitous part of everyday life—from food packaging to seat cushions. As the application of foamed polymers expands and diversifies, a variety of foaming techniques and equipment are available to produce very diverse range of products. Foaming methods are generally established, but very little is known about the composition of materials to be processed and the additives to enhance foam products or make the foam production more economical. The book introduces useful analytical techniques for foaming, and thoroughly discusses the environmental impact of foaming processes.
1. Introduction2. Chemical Origin of Blowing Agents3. Mechanisms of Action of Blowing Agents4. Dispersion and Solubility of Blowing Agents5. Parameters of Foaming6. Foam Stabilization7. Foaming Efficiency Measures8. Morphology of Foams9. Foaming in Different Processing Methods10. Selection of Foaming and Blowing Agents for Different Polymers11. Additives12. Effect Of Foaming on Physical-Mechanical Properties of Foams13. Analytical Techniques Useful in Foaming14. Health and Safety and Environmental Impact of Foaming Processes
Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP], Chemical engineering [TDCB]
