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Microcellular foams; For what

Journal Article · · CHEMTECH; (United States)
OSTI ID:7176583
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  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)

This paper discusses the cells of microcellular foams which are thousands of times smaller than those found in conventional foams. They can be used for a whole range of applications, from porous electrodes and high-temperature insulation to electrically conductive composites, and as porous media for studying comet dust. First, the authors will show you how to make them so you can envision their unique characteristics. Then they will show some uses already developed. By far the most versatile preparation technique involves thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) of polymer solutions. In this technique a polymer solution is quenched in order to induce phase separation, either through liquid-liquid phase separation or polymer crystallization. If the TIPS process results in the formation of a continuous polymer-rich phase, two additional processing steps can lead to a microcellular foam.

DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
7176583
Journal Information:
CHEMTECH; (United States), Journal Name: CHEMTECH; (United States) Vol. 21:4; ISSN CHTED; ISSN 0009-2703
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English