Study on the Processing, Forming and Properties of Polymer Microcellular Foams
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymeric Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
2. Nanchang Research Institute, Sun Yat-sen University, Nanchang, China
Interests: processing; molding and performance of polymer microcellular foaming materials; polymer composites; polymer thermoplastic elastomers/rubber materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer foams and porous materials, distinguished by their unique cellular structures, exhibit exceptional properties such as low density, thermal insulation, sound absorption, shock resistance, and low dielectric constants. These characteristics have facilitated their widespread adoption across diverse industries, including aerospace, telecommunications, renewable energy, transportation, wearable technology, and sports protection. In recent years, polymer foams and porous materials produced using supercritical fluids as blowing agents have transitioned from laboratory research to industrial applications due to their superior performance and environmental benefits.
As technology advances and application domains expand, industries are demanding increasingly stringent performance standards for polymer foams and porous materials. Consequently, the development of novel lightweight polymer materials that are eco-friendly and have high-performance capabilities has strategic significance for advancing foundational technologies and fostering industrial growth. Furthermore, exploring the applications of polymer foams and porous materials in emerging fields—such as sensing, energy harvesting, and electromagnetic shielding — has become a key research focus in polymer foams and porous functional materials, attracting substantial global research interest and investment.
In response to these developments, this Special Issue highlights the latest advancements in polymer foams and porous functional materials. Key topics include the following:
- The development and optimization of novel preparation techniques;
- Breakthroughs in specialized polymer foam fabrication;
- Strategies for precise cellular structure control;
- Investigations into the relationship between cellular morphology and material properties;
- Innovations in functional applications.
The objective of this Special Issue is to provide a high-quality academic platform for researchers, engineers, and scholars, fostering collaboration and driving innovation in polymer foams and porous materials.
Prof. Dr. Wentao Zhai
Dr. Junjie Jiang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- physical foaming
- carbon dioxide
- polymer microcellular foams
- high-performance polymers
- microcellular structures
- structure-property relationship
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