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Microwave Foaming of Materials: An Emerging Field by Zubair, Mukarram; Ferrari, Rebecca; Alagha, Omar; Muâazu, Nuhu Dalhat; Blaisi, Nawaf I.; Ateeq, Ijlal Shahrukh; Manzar, Mohammad Saood is a Materials Science article available to read on EtoBox.
In the last two decades, the application of microwave heating to the processing of materials has to become increasingly widespread. Microwave-assisted foaming processes show promise for industrial commercialization due to the potential advantages that microwaves have shown compared to conventional methods. These include reducing process time, improved energy efficiency, solvent-free foaming, reduced processing steps, and improved product quality. However, the interaction of microwave energy with foaming materials, the effects of critical processing factors on microwave foaming behavior, and the foamed product’s final properties are still not well-explored. This article reviews the mechanism and principles of microwave foaming of different materials. The article critically evaluates the impact of influential foaming parameters such as blowing agent, viscosity, precursor properties, microwave conditions, additives, and filler on the interaction of microwave, foaming material, physical (expansion, cellular structure, and density), mechanical, and thermal properties of the resultant foamed product. Finally, the key challenges and opportunities for developing industrial microwave foamin
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- Author
- Zubair, Mukarram; Ferrari, Rebecca; Alagha, Omar; Muâazu, Nuhu Dalhat; Blaisi, Nawaf I.; Ateeq, Ijlal Shahrukh; Manzar, Mohammad Saood
- Publisher
- MDPI AG; MDPI Open Access Publishing; Basel: Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI), 2009- (ISSN 2073-4360)
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Materials Science (Physical Sciences)