POLYMERIC FOAMS. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

摘要

Polymers are among the major hallmarks of the 20th-century science and the explosive outgrowth and tremendous importance of polymeric foams are testaments 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 new millenium, especially in light of stringent environmental regulations, a strong understanding of the basic science and the major technologies behind foam production is critical.