But while polystyrene can be foamed easily, non-toxic semi-crystalline polymers, such as polypropylene (PP) and polylactic acid (PLA), only have a very narrow window of time in which they can be ...

The building & construction segment is expected to account for the largest share of the polymer foam market by end-use industry during the forecast period in terms of value. By resin type ...

Foam polymer coatings with varying density and pore structures are made in the lab of chemical engineer Mitchell Anthamatten. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy ...

"One foam does not do everything. Some people think that and learn the hard way," he says. "That's where the experience comes into play - knowing which polymer will serve the customer the best and ...