This book presents the latest research in foam extrusion and physical foaming agents with a strong focus on the interaction of material components in the foaming process. This book provides useful tools for the development and validation of innovative physical foaming agent and polymer combinations for current and future research.

Contents
1. Solubility and Diffusivity - A. Victoria Nawaby and Zhiyi Zhang
2. Rheological Behavior Relevant to Extrusion Foaming - Richard Gendron
3. Polymer Blending Technology in Foam Processing - Michel F. Champagne and Richard Gendron
4. Research on Alternative Blowing Agents - Caroline Vachon
5. Investigating Foam Processing - Jacques Tatibouët
6. The Relationship between Morphology and Mechanical Properties in Thermoplastic Foams - Martin N. Bureau

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