Article | REF: AM3344 V1

Lightweight polymers produced in injection molding

Authors: José Antonio REGLERO RUIZ, Michel VINCENT

Publication date: June 10, 2016, Review date: November 2, 2020

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2. Injection-foaming processes

Injection-foaming processes for producing microcellular polymeric materials have been extensively analyzed over the last thirty years . The microcellular structure is formed by the nucleation, growth and sometimes coalescence of bubbles in the polymer matrix. Gas is introduced into the polymer matrix either chemically or physically. In the physical route, inert gases, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) or nitrogen (N 2 ), are introduced directly into the polymer. In the chemical route, the gas is obtained from the decomposition reaction of chemical blowing agents that are mixed with the polymer. Both elaboration...

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