ABSTRACT

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

chapter 1|22 pages

Introduction to Polymeric Foams

chapter 2|18 pages

Thermodynamics and Kinetics

chapter 3|32 pages

Foaming Fundamentals

chapter 4|20 pages

General Foam Processing Technologies

chapter 7|34 pages

Wood Composite Foams

chapter 8|28 pages

Biodegradable Foams