Foam Extrusion : Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition

Combining the science of foam with the engineering of extrusion processes, Foam Extrusion: Principles and Practice delivers a detailed discussion of the theory, design, processing, and application of degradable foam extraction. In one comprehensive volume, the editors present the collective expertise of leading academic, research, and industry specialists while laying the scientific foundation in such a manner that the microscopic transition from a nucleus to a void (nucleation) and macroscopic movement from a void to an object (formation) are plausibly addressed.

To keep pace with significant improvements in foam extrusion technology, this Second Edition:

• Includes new chapters on the latest developments in processing/thermal management, rheology/melt strength, and biodegradable and sustainable foams
• Features extensive updates to chapters on extrusion equipment, blowing agents, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam, and microcellular innovation
• Contains new coverage of cutting-edge foaming mechanisms and technology, as well as new case studies, examples, and figures

Capturing the interesting evolution of the field, Foam Extrusion: Principles and Practice, Second Edition provides scientists, engineers, and product development professionals with a modern, holistic view of foam extrusion to enhance research and development and aid in the selection of the optimal screw, die design, and foaming system.

Preface
Acknowledgments
Editors
Contributors

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Statistical Thermodynamics of Gas Solubility in Polymers
Chapter 3 : Rheology of Thermoplastic Foam Extrusion Process
Chapter 4 : Material Strength in Molten State for Foam
Chapter 5 : Fundamental Mechanisms of Cell Nucleation in Plastic Foam Processing
Chapter 6 : Foam Nucleation in Gas-Dispersed Polymeric Systems
Chapter 7 : Foam Growth in Polymers
Chapter 8 : Polymeric Foaming Simulation and Visual Observation : Batch and Continuous
Chapter 9 : Process Design for Thermoplastic Foam Extrusion
Chapter 10 : Extrusion Equipment for Foam Processing
Chapter 11 : Foam Extrusion with Physical Blowing Agents : Practical Approach
Chapter 12 : Mixing Design for Foam Extrusion: Analysis and Practices
Chapter 13 : Foaming Agents for Foam Extrusion
Chapter 14 : Extrusion of High-Density and Low-Density Microcellular Plastics
Chapter 15 : Foam Extrusion of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Chapter 16 : Extrusion Foaming of Biodegradable Polymers

Index