Functional Polymer Foams: Green Fabrication Methods, Performance and Applications

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Haoyang Mi (Zhengzhou University, China)

Functional Polymer Foams

Green Fabrication Methods, Performance and Applications

Haoyang Mi (Zhengzhou University, China)

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Blackwell Verlag GmbH
15 January 2025

Chemistry; Industrial chemistry; Chemical engineering; Materials science

A one-of-a-kind exploration of the fundamentals of functional polymer foams, including their fabrication and a variety of their most common applications

In Functional Polymer Foams: Green Fabrication Methods, Performance and Applications, distinguished researcher Dr. Hao-Yang Mi delivers an up-to-date and incisive discussion of the fundamentals of functional polymer foams, as well as their fabrication methods and a diverse set of applications. The author covers a variety of the material’s applications, including energy absorption, acoustic absorption, superhydrophobic materials, tissue engineering scaffolding, flexible sensors, and solar steam generation.

Readers will find comprehensive summaries of the mechanisms, fabrication methods, and relative performance of various polymer foams, as well as:

A thorough introduction to functional polymer foams, including the fundamentals of SCF foaming Comprehensive explorations of energy absorbing polymer foams, including mechanisms of action, testing, and characterization Practical discussions of functional polymer foams used in thermal insulation, including their fabrication Complete treatments of acoustic absorption polymer foams and superhydrophobic foams, including advanced applications

Perfect for polymer chemists, materials scientists, and researchers working in the sensor industry, Functional Polymer Foams will also benefit sensor developers and electronics engineers with an interest in the fabrication methods and applications of functional polymer foams.

By: Haoyang Mi (Zhengzhou University China)
Imprint: Blackwell Verlag GmbH
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9783527352951
ISBN 10: 3527352953
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 15 January 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview of polymer foams 1.2 Polymer foaming methods 1.3 Fundamentals of polymer foaming 1.4 Influencing factors of cell structure in the foaming process 1.5 Processing techniques for foam products 1.6 Functionalization and application of polymer foams 1.7 References 2 ENERGY-ABSORBING FOAMS 2.1 Overview of energy-absorbing foams 2.2 Fundamentals of energy absorption 2.3 Performance and characterization 2.4 Preparation of energy-absorbing foams 2.5 Advanced applications and Prospects 2.6 References 3 THERMAL INSULATION FOAMS 3.1 Overview of thermal insulation foams 3.2 Fundamentals of thermal insulation 3.3 Performance and characterization 3.4 Optimisation of polymer matrices 3.5 Application of thermal insulation foams 3.6 References 4 ACOUSTIC ABSORPTION OF POLYMER FOAMS 4.1 Overview of sound absorption and noise reduction foams 4.2 Fundamentals of acoustic absorption 4.3 Influencing factors of acoustic absorption 4.4 Preparation and structure control of foams 4.5 Application of acoustic absorption foams 4.6 References 5 SUPERHYDROPHOBIC FOAMS 5.1 Overview of superhydrophobic foams 5.2 Fundamentals of superhydrophobicity 5.3 Performance and characterization 5.4 Preparation of superhydrophobic foams 5.5 Application of superhydrophobic foams 5.6 References 6 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING POLYMER FOAMS 6.1 Electromagnetic interference shielding mechanism 6.2 Characters of polymer foams for electromagnetic interference shielding 6.3 Preparation of electromagnetic interference shielding polymer foams 6.4 Performance and characterization 6.5 Application of electromagnetic interference shielding polymer foams 6.6 References 7 POLYMER FOAMS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING SCAFFOLDS 7.1 Overview of medical tissue engineering 7.2 Fundamentals of tissue engineering 7.3 Porous scaffold performance and characterization 7.4 Preparation of tissue engineering scaffolds 7.5 Application of scaffolds in tissues repair 7.6 References 8 FLEXIBLE SENSORS BASED ON POROUS MATERIALS 8.1 Overview of flexible sensors 8.2 Fundamentals of piezoresistive sensors 8.3 Performance and characterization 8.4 Preparation of flexible sensors based on porous foams 8.5 Application of flexible sensors 8.6 References 9 TRIBOELECTRIC NANOGENERATOR BASED ON POROUS MATERIAL 9.1 Overview of friction nanogenerator 9.2 Fundamentals of friction nanogenerator 9.3 Performance and characterization 9.4 Preparation of friction nanogenerator based on porous materials 9.5 Application of triboelectric nanogenerator 9.6 References 10 POROUS MATERIALS IN THE FIELD OF SOLAR STEAM GENERATION 10.1 Overview of solar steam generation 10.2 System and fundamentals of solar steam generation 10.3 Salt rejection strategies for long-term solar desalination 10.4 Application of solar steam generation based on porous foams 10.5 References

Haoyang Mi, PhD, has over 15 years’ experience in the field of polymer composite foams, specializing in the fabrication and application of multifunctional porous polymer composites. He is an Associate Professor at the National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University.