Haoyang Mi: Functional Polymer Foams, Gebunden

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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.