Handbook of Foaming and Blowing Agents

ISBN-13: 9781774670002 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 310 str.

George Wypych

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. Chemical Origin of Blowing Agents 3. Mechanisms of Action of Blowing Agents 4. Dispersion and Solubility of Blowing Agents 5. Parameters of Foaming 6. Foam Stabilization 7. Foaming Efficiency Measures 8. Morphology of Foams 9. Foaming in Different Processing Methods 10. Selection of Foaming and Blowing Agents for Different Polymers 11. Additives 12. Effect of Foaming on Physical-Mechanical Properties of Foams 13. Analytical Techniques Useful in Foaming 14. Health and Safety and Environmental Impact of Foaming Processes

O autorze

George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings.