Synthesis of Macroporous Polystyrene by the Polymerization of Foamed Emulsions

摘要

Polymer foams are of great commercial interest and are used in diverse fields such as packaging, insulation, and impact protection. Depending on the application, a foam must meet specific requirements. Thus great effort has been invested in the determination and manipulation of foam properties. Material composition and cellular structure constitute crucial parameters when it comes to the tailoring of foams. As conventional manufacturing, where foams are produced from polymer melts and blowing agents, is a very complex process, it is hard to control the product's morphology and properties.