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Chapter 1 Polymeric Foams - An Introduction |
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3 | (3) |
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4 | (1) |
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1.2.3.1 Some Advantages and Uses of Open-Cell Foams |
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1.2.3.2 Some Advantages and Uses of Closed Cell Foam |
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6 | (1) |
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1.3 Classification Based on Type of Polymers |
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8 | (1) |
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1.5.3 Stability of the Cell |
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1.6 Different Methods of Foaming |
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10 | (1) |
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1.7 Different Processing Methods |
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12 | (3) |
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1.8.1 Thermoplastic Foams |
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12 | (1) |
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13 | (1) |
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13 | (1) |
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14 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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15 | (4) |
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16 | (3) |
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Chapter 2 Micromechanical Modelling of Foams |
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19 | (5) |
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2.1.1 Cell Geometry of Foam |
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20 | (3) |
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2.1.2 Relative Foam Density |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (1) |
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2.1.4 Properties of Polymer Material |
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2.2 Modelling of Polymeric Foams |
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2.2.1 Quasi-Static Models |
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25 | (2) |
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2.2.2 Open-Cell Foams and Their Applicability |
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27 | (1) |
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28 | (4) |
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32 | (1) |
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2.2.5 Closed Cell Foams and Their Applicability |
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33 | (1) |
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33 | (2) |
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35 | (1) |
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35 | (6) |
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Chapter 3 Latex-Based Polymeric Foams - Preparation, Properties and Applications |
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41 | (10) |
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41 | (1) |
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3.2 Manufacture of Latex Foam by Dunlop Process |
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42 | (7) |
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3.2.1 Preparation of Latex Compound |
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3.2.1.4 Delayed Action Gelling Agents |
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44 | (1) |
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3.2.2 Foaming of Compounded Latex |
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44 | (2) |
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3.2.3 Addition of Gelling Agents |
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46 | (1) |
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3.2.4 Moulding of the Foam |
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46 | (1) |
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3.2.8 Defects and Remedies in Foam Rubber |
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47 | (1) |
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3.2.9 Testing and Grading of Latex Foam Rubber |
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47 | (2) |
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3.2.10 Application of Latex Foam Rubber |
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49 | (1) |
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49 | (2) |
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Chapter 4 Blended Polymeric Foams |
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51 | (14) |
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51 | (1) |
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4.3 Different Preparations of Polymer Blend Foams |
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53 | (7) |
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4.3.1.1 Development of Homogenous Polymer/Gas Mixture |
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53 | (1) |
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Foaming of Blended PP with PBT/PTFE |
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54 | (1) |
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4.3.1.4 Stabilization of Cells |
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55 | (1) |
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4.3.1.5 Melt Blended Polymer Foams |
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55 | (1) |
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Manufacture of PPE-co-SAN Foams |
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56 | (1) |
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Recent Developments of New Bead Foams |
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57 | (1) |
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58 | (1) |
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59 | (1) |
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Foamed Wood-Polymer Composites |
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59 | (1) |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (2) |
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4.4.2 CO2 Solubility Measurement |
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60 | (1) |
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4.4.5 Tensile and Compression Testing |
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4.4.6 Morphological Characterization |
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61 | (1) |
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4.4.7 Density Measurements |
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62 | (1) |
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4.4.8 Rheological Property Testing |
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62 | (1) |
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62 | (3) |
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Chapter 5 Polymer Nanocomposite Foams as Metal Ion Removers |
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65 | (20) |
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66 | (1) |
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5.2 Polymeric Nanocomposite Foams, Their Types and Applications |
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66 | (4) |
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5.2.1 Polymeric Nanocomposite Foam |
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5.2.1.1 Basic Principles in the Formation of Polymeric Nanocomposite Foams |
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68 | (1) |
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5.2.2 Types of Polymeric Nanocomposite Foams to Remove Metal Ions |
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69 | (1) |
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5.2.2.1 Magnetic Polyurethane Nanocomposite Foam |
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69 | (1) |
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5.2.2.2 Carboxy-methylated Cellulose Nanofibrils (CMCNFs) Embedded in Polyurethane Foam |
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69 | (1) |
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5.2.2.3 Graphene Reinforced Nanocomposite Foams |
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69 | (1) |
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5.2.2.4 Elastomeric Nanocomposite Foams |
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70 | (1) |
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5.3 Mechanism of Removal of Metal Ions |
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70 | (2) |
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5.3.1.2 Intraparticle Diffusion Rate |
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70 | (1) |
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5.3.2 Adsorption Capacity |
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71 | (1) |
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5.3.3 Reversibility of Adsorption |
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5.3.4 Adsorption Isotherm |
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5.3.4.1 Langmuir Isotherm |
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5.3.4.2 Freundlich Isotherm |
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5.4 Case Study for Various Metal Ions |
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72 | (9) |
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5.4.1 Pb2+ Lead (II), Hg2+ Mercury (II) Ion Removal |
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72 | (1) |
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5.4.1.1 Preparation Technique |
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5.4.1.2 Ion Exchange Mechanism Study |
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73 | (1) |
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5.4.2 As3+Arsenic (III) Ion Removal |
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5.4.2.1 Method of Production |
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5.4.2.2 Adsorption Isotherm |
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5.4.2.3 Adsorption Kinetics |
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5.4.3 Cd2+ Cadmium (II) Ion Removal |
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78 | (1) |
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5.4.3.1 Preparation Technique |
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79 | (1) |
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5.4.3.2 Adsorption Experiments |
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5.4.3.3 Regeneration of Adsorbent |
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80 | (1) |
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5.4.3.4 Adsorption Kinetics |
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80 | (1) |
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5.4.3.5 Adsorption Isotherm |
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80 | (1) |
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81 | (4) |
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81 | (4) |
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Chapter 6 Polymeric Nanocomposite Foams in Biomedical Engineering |
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85 | (26) |
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86 | (1) |
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6.2 Polymer Nanocomposites |
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86 | (1) |
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6.3 Polymer Nanocomposite Foams |
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87 | (5) |
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6.3.1 Why 3D Nanocomposite Foams for Biomedical Application? |
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88 | (1) |
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6.3.1.1 Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposite Foams |
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88 | (1) |
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In Situ Polyurethane Foaming Method |
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88 | (1) |
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Freeze Casting (Drying) Method (also known as Ice Templating) |
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89 | (1) |
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Thermally Induced Phase Separation (TIPS) |
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90 | (1) |
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Foam Injection Molding and Mold Opening |
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90 | (1) |
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Supercritical Carbon dioxide (Sc-CO2) Foaming |
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90 | (1) |
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91 | (1) |
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High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) |
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91 | (1) |
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6.3.2.2 Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposite Foams |
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92 | (3) |
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92 | (1) |
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93 | (1) |
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6.4 Importance of Foam Properties in Biomedical Application |
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95 | (1) |
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6.4.2 Pore Size and Porosity |
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6.4.3 Mechanical Properties |
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6.5 Biomedical Application of Polymeric Nanocomposite Foams |
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6.5.1 Biocompatible Nanocomposite Foams with Inorganic Fillers |
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96 | (4) |
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6.5.2 Biocompatible Nanocomposite Foams with Organic Fillers |
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100 | (3) |
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6.5.3 Biocompatible Nanocomposite Foams for Combinatorial Bone Regeneration and Antimicrobial Applications |
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103 | (2) |
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6.6 Conclusion and Outlook |
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105 | (6) |
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106 | (5) |
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Chapter 7 Polymer Nanocomposite Foams and Acoustics |
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111 | (26) |
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111 | (1) |
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7.2 Polymer Nanocomposites |
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112 | (7) |
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7.2.1 Polymer Nanocomposite Foams |
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113 | (1) |
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7.2.2 Methods of Polymer Nanocomposite Foams Preparation |
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114 | (5) |
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7.3 Effect of Nanofillers on Polymer Nanocomposite Foams |
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119 | (3) |
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7.3.1 Parameters that Influence Foam Cell Structure |
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120 | (2) |
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7.4 Bubble Nucleation in Polymer Nanocomposite Foams |
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122 | (2) |
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123 | (1) |
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7.5 Properties of Polymer Nanocomposite Foams |
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124 | (2) |
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7.5.1 Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposite Foams |
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124 | (1) |
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7.5.2 Flame Retardancy of Polymer Nanocomposite Foams |
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125 | (1) |
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7.6 Electrical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposite Foams |
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126 | (1) |
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7.7 Application of Polymer Nanocomposites Foam in Acoustics |
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7.8 Characterization of Acoustic Polymer Nanocomposites Foam |
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129 | (1) |
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7.9 Challenges in Polymer Nanocomposite Foam Applications in Acoustics |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (6) |
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Chapter 8 An Overview about the Growing Usage of Elastomeric Foams and Nanocomposite Derivatives in the Foam Market |
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137 | (8) |
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8.2 Market of Polymer Foams and Their Nanocomposites |
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8.3 Reason for the Growth of the Foam Market |
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141 | (1) |
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8.4 Challenges and Future Outlook in the Foam Industry |
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141 | (4) |
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Chapter 9 Polymeric Foams and Their Nanocomposite Derivatives for Shock Absorption |
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145 | (24) |
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145 | (4) |
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9.2 Structural Hierarchy in Foams |
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149 | (4) |
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9.2.1 Definition of Length Scales |
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149 | (3) |
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9.2.2 Property-Structure Relationships |
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152 | (1) |
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9.3 Mechanics Preliminaries on Impact and Shock Loading |
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153 | (6) |
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9.4 Strain-Rate Effects: Property-Microstructure-Performance Relationships |
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159 | (4) |
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9.4.1 Effect of Base Material |
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160 | (1) |
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9.4.2 Inertia Effects in Micro and Macroscales |
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160 | (2) |
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9.4.3 Effect of Entrapped Gasses |
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162 | (1) |
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163 | (6) |
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164 | (5) |
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Chapter 10 An Overview on Nanoparticles, Nanocomposites and Emerging Applications of Polymeric Nanocomposite Foams |
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169 | (12) |
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169 | (2) |
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171 | (2) |
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10.3 Applications of Nanoparticles, Nanocomposites and Polymeric Nanocomposite Foams |
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173 | (4) |
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Chapter 11 Innovations in Polymeric Foams and New Application Opportunities Including Energy and Energy Devices |
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181 | (16) |
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181 | (1) |
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11.2 Advances in Sustainable Polymer Foams |
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182 | (2) |
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11.3 Advances in Thermoplastic Foams and Processing Techniques |
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184 | (2) |
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11.4 Application of Polymer Foams in SCs |
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186 | (2) |
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11.5 EMI Shielding Application of Foams |
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188 | (2) |
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11.6 Sound Application of Foams |
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190 | (2) |
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192 | (1) |
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11.8 Polymer Foams in Energy Absorbing Application |
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193 | (1) |
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194 | (3) |
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