Microcellular foam processing of biodegradable polymers - review

International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing

Volumn 14, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 679-690

  Jeon, Byungjoo ^a   Kim, Hyun Keun ^a   Cha, Sung Woon ^a   Lee, Sang Jo ^a   Han, Min Seop ^b   Lee, Kyung Soo ^a  

^a Yonsei University   (South Korea)

^b Samsung Corning Co Ltd   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Biodegradable polymer; Eco friendly; Extrusion; Injection molding; Microcellular foaming process

Indexed keywords

EXTRUSION; EXTRUSION MOLDING; FOAMED PRODUCTS; INJECTION MOLDING; MICROCELLULAR RADIO SYSTEMS;

BIODEGRA-DABLE MATERIALS; ECO-FRIENDLY; ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTIONS; ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS; EXTRUSION PROCESS; MICROCELLULAR FOAMING PROCESS; MICROCELLULAR FOAMS; POLYMER PRODUCTS;

BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS;

EID: 84875953098     PISSN: 22347593     EISSN: 20054602     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12541-013-0092-0     Document Type: Review

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