In this paper, we examine the state of the art of the physical foaming of polymers with
supercritical fluids with a primary focus on carbon dioxide. We provide a critical analysis of …

Synthetic polymers (SyPs) have found many relevant applications niches in biomedical
engineering. Their mechanical properties, defined chemical structure, batch to batch …

MATERIALS AND METHODS The polymer used for the experiments is a low density
polyethylene (LDPE) of commercial grade, type 2602 from Sabic. The materials were …

Bubbles will rest at the surface of a liquid bath until their spherical cap drains sufficiently to
spontaneously rupture. For large film caps, the memory of initial conditions is believed to be …

We report the design and results of a novel process combining 3D printing and foaming to
produce microfoamed polymeric structures, from simple strands to more complex …

The lifetime of bubbles, from formation to rupture, attracts attention because bubbles are
often present in natural and industrial processes, and their geometry, drainage, coarsening …

Pop** of starchy pellets in a domestic microwave oven has proven difficult compared to
pellets expanded in frying oil, and even to microwave expanded popcorn. These pellets …

This work is aimed at studying the foaming behavior of pure ultra-high molecular weight
polyethylene (UHMWPE) with supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO 2). The effects of foaming …

The effect of extrudate swell on extrusion foam of thermoplastic polymers is presented using
an experimental approach supported by a modelling of the phenomenon. Its understanding …

Photovoltaic panels are an important source of renewable energy but also represent a
growing stock of complex electronic waste. Specific recycling processes are required and …