Describing all classes of polymeric foams, including their chemistry, synthesis, commercial production methods, properties, and applications, this handbook is designed to support engineers in their efforts to develop practical solutions for industrial design and manufacturing challenges. Since the previous edition of this book over a decade ago, many of the industry’s most pressing problems, which include environmentally acceptable blowing agents, combustibility, and solid waste disposal, have been addressed and significant progress has been made. The new edition reflects these developments as well as several new classes of foams brought to industrial application in recent years.
Chapter 1 : Fundamentals of Foam Formation
Chapter 2 : Cellular Structure and Properties of Foamed Polymers
Chapter 3 : Flexible Polyurethane Foams
Chapter 4 : Rigid Polyurethane Foams
Chapter 5 : Polyisocyanurate Foams
Chapter 6 : RIM and RRIM Foams
Chapter 7 : Polystyrene and Structural Foams
Chapter 8 : Polyolefin Foams
Chapter 9 : PVC Foams
Chapter 10 : Epoxy Foams
Chapter 11 : Latex Foams
Chapter 12 : Silicone Foams
Chapter 13 : Fluoropolymer Foams
Chapter 14 : Wood Composite Foams
Chapter 15 : Phenolic Foams
Chapter 16 : Flame Retardancy of Polymeric Foams
Chapter 17 : Syntactic Polymer Foams
Chapter 18 : Blowing Agents for Polymer Foams
