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Gonçalves LFFF, Reis RL, Fernandes EM. Forefront Research of Foaming Strategies on Biodegradable Polymers and Their Composites by Thermal or Melt-Based Processing Technologies: Advances and Perspectives. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1286. [PMID: 38732755 PMCID: PMC11085284 DOI: 10.3390/polym16091286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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The last few decades have witnessed significant advances in the development of polymeric-based foam materials. These materials find several practical applications in our daily lives due to their characteristic properties such as low density, thermal insulation, and porosity, which are important in packaging, in building construction, and in biomedical applications, respectively. The first foams with practical applications used polymeric materials of petrochemical origin. However, due to growing environmental concerns, considerable efforts have been made to replace some of these materials with biodegradable polymers. Foam processing has evolved greatly in recent years due to improvements in existing techniques, such as the use of supercritical fluids in extrusion foaming and foam injection moulding, as well as the advent or adaptation of existing techniques to produce foams, as in the case of the combination between additive manufacturing and foam technology. The use of supercritical CO2 is especially advantageous in the production of porous structures for biomedical applications, as CO2 is chemically inert and non-toxic; in addition, it allows for an easy tailoring of the pore structure through processing conditions. Biodegradable polymeric materials, despite their enormous advantages over petroleum-based materials, present some difficulties regarding their potential use in foaming, such as poor melt strength, slow crystallization rate, poor processability, low service temperature, low toughness, and high brittleness, which limits their field of application. Several strategies were developed to improve the melt strength, including the change in monomer composition and the use of chemical modifiers and chain extenders to extend the chain length or create a branched molecular structure, to increase the molecular weight and the viscosity of the polymer. The use of additives or fillers is also commonly used, as fillers can improve crystallization kinetics by acting as crystal-nucleating agents. Alternatively, biodegradable polymers can be blended with other biodegradable polymers to combine certain properties and to counteract certain limitations. This work therefore aims to provide the latest advances regarding the foaming of biodegradable polymers. It covers the main foaming techniques and their advances and reviews the uses of biodegradable polymers in foaming, focusing on the chemical changes of polymers that improve their foaming ability. Finally, the challenges as well as the main opportunities presented reinforce the market potential of the biodegradable polymer foam materials.
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- Luis F. F. F. Gonçalves
- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs–Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal;
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs–Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal;
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs–Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal;
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
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Xu Y, Guo P, Zhang H, Ren M, Lyu M. Effect of Janus Nanosheets in Polypropylene on Rheological Properties and Autoclave Foam Performance. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3433. [PMID: 37631491 PMCID: PMC10458347 DOI: 10.3390/polym15163433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Our experiment revealed that the addition of Janus nanosheets to polypropylene (PP) has a significant impact on the viscoelasticity of the composite system. Specifically, when 0.10 wt% of Janus nanosheets were added, the complex viscosity of the composite system increased. However, when we added less than 0.05 wt% of Janus nanosheets, there was a reduction in complex viscosity, which is known as the non-Einstein phenomenon. The Cole-Cole plot showed that the nanosheet network structure did not have a significant effect on the viscosity of the composite system. Additionally, we used carbon dioxide as a foaming agent to autoclave foaming using modified PP from Janus nanosheets, and the results demonstrated that increasing the number of Janus nanosheets decreased the apparent density and strengthened the cell structure of foaming beads, resulting in improved closed porosity.
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- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing 100013, China; (Y.X.); (P.G.); (H.Z.); (M.R.)
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Chi C, Lin J, Lu X, Zheng Y, Luo Y, Chen Q. Anisotropic nucleation and compatibilization of SiO2@PS Janus particles on expandable polystyrene. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Polylactic Acid Chemical Foaming Assisted by Solid-State Processing: Solid-State Shear Pulverization and Cryogenic Milling. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14214480. [PMID: 36365474 PMCID: PMC9657916 DOI: 10.3390/polym14214480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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A chemical foaming process of polylactic acid (PLA) was developed via the solid-state processing methods of solid-state shear pulverization (SSSP) and cryogenic milling. Based on the ability of solid-state processing to enhance the crystallization kinetics of PLA, chemical foaming agents (CFA) are first compounded before foaming via compression molding. Specifically, the effects of the pre-foaming solid-state processing method and CFA concentration were investigated. Density reduction, mechanical properties, thermal behavior, and cell density of PLA foams are characterized. Solid-state processing of PLA before foaming greatly increases the extent of PLA foaming by achieving void fractions approximately twice that of the control foams. PLA's improved ability to crystallize is displayed through both dynamic mechanical analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The solid-state-processed foams display superior mechanical robustness and undergo low stress relaxation. The cell density of the PLA foams also increases with solid-state processing, especially through SSSP. Additionally, crosslinking of PLA during the pre-foaming processing step is found to result in the greatest enhancement of crystallization but decreased void fraction and foam effectiveness. Overall, SSSP and cryogenic milling show significant promise in improving chemical foaming in alternative biopolymers.
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Processing Compostable PLA/Organoclay Bionanocomposite Foams by Supercritical CO2 Foaming for Sustainable Food Packaging. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14204394. [PMID: 36297972 PMCID: PMC9612032 DOI: 10.3390/polym14204394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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This article proposes a foaming method using supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) to obtain compostable bionanocomposite foams based on PLA and organoclay (C30B) where this bionanocomposite was fabricated by a previous hot melt extrusion step. Neat PLA films and PLA/C30B films (1, 2, and 3 wt.%) were obtained by using a melt extrusion process followed by a film forming process obtaining films with thicknesses between 500 and 600 μm. Films were further processed into foams in a high-pressure cell with scCO2 under constant conditions of pressure (25 MPa) and temperature (130 °C) for 30 min. Bionanocomposite PLA foams evidenced a closed cell and uniform cell structure; however, neat PLA presented a poor cell structure and thick cell walls. The thermal stability was significantly enhanced in the bionanocomposite foam samples by the good dispersion of nanoclays due to scCO2, as demonstrated by X-ray diffraction analysis. The bionanocomposite foams showed improved overall mechanical performance due to well-dispersed nanoclays promoting increased interfacial adhesion with the polymeric matrix. The water uptake behavior of bionanocomposite foams showed that they practically did not absorb water during the first week of immersion in water. Finally, PLA foams were disintegrated under standard composting conditions at higher rates than PLA films, showing their sustainable character. Thus, PLA bionanocomposite foams obtained by batch supercritical foaming seem to be a sustainable option to replace non-biodegradable expanded polystyrene, and they represent a promising alternative to be considered in applications such as food packaging and other products.
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Almutairi M, Srinivasan P, Zhang P, Austin F, Butreddy A, Alharbi M, Bandari S, Ashour EA, Repka MA. Hot-Melt Extrusion Coupled with Pressurized Carbon Dioxide for Enhanced Processability of Pharmaceutical Polymers and Drug Delivery Applications – An Integrated Review. Int J Pharm 2022; 629:122291. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Tang W, Liao X, Shi S, Wang B, Lv C, Zou F, Li G. Significantly Enhanced Porosity of Silicone Rubber Nanocomposite Foams via Cross-Linking Structure Regulation and Heterogeneous Nucleation by CNTs for Promising Ultralow- k Dielectrics. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c01865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Wanyu Tang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Tor-Świątek A, Garbacz T, Stloukal P. Analysis of Selected Properties of Microporous PLA as a Result of Abiotic Degradation. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15093133. [PMID: 35591467 PMCID: PMC9101509 DOI: 10.3390/ma15093133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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In the study, an investigation was made into the hydrolytic degradation behavior of the microporous polylactide (PLA) in the initial stage in three biological buffer solutions with various pH-simulating body fluids in comparison with pure PLA. Studies also include the analysis of selected mechanical properties and physical structures. A microporous PLA was obtained by melt extrusion using a chemical blowing agent. The rate of Mw decrease induced by hydrolysis over 35 days of microporous PLA was roughly comparable to the pure material. The rate of depolymerization was slightly accelerated at an acid pH due to acid-catalyzed hydrolysis at the end of the observed period. The mechanical analysis showed the influence of various pH on the obtained results.
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- Aneta Tor-Świątek
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, 36 Nadbystrzycka, Str., 20-816 Lublin, Poland;
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, 36 Nadbystrzycka, Str., 20-816 Lublin, Poland;
- Correspondence:
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Tř. T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic;
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Milovanovic S, Pajnik J, Lukic I. Tailoring of advanced poly(lactic acid)‐based materials: A review. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Stoja Milovanovic
- University of Belgrade Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy Belgrade Serbia
- New Chemical Syntheses Institute Łukasiewicz Research Network Puławy Poland
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- University of Belgrade Innovation Center of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy Belgrade Serbia
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- University of Belgrade Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy Belgrade Serbia
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Zhu J, Li X, Weng Y, Tan B, Zhang S. Fabrication of microcellular epoxidized natural rubber foam with superior ductility by designable chemical and physical crosslinking networks. J Supercrit Fluids 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2021.105508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rokkonen T, Willberg-Keyriläinen P, Ropponen J, Malm T. Foamability of Cellulose Palmitate Using Various Physical Blowing Agents in the Extrusion Process. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13152416. [PMID: 34372019 PMCID: PMC8347262 DOI: 10.3390/polym13152416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Polymer foams are widely used in several fields such as thermal insulation, acoustics, automotive, and packaging. The most widely used polymer foams are made of polyurethane, polystyrene, and polyethylene but environmental awareness is boosting interest towards alternative bio-based materials. In this study, the suitability of bio-based thermoplastic cellulose palmitate for extrusion foaming was studied. Isobutane, carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrogen (N2) were tested as blowing agents in different concentrations. Each of them enabled cellulose palmitate foam formation. Isobutane foams exhibited the lowest density with the largest average cell size and nitrogen foams indicated most uniform cell morphology. The effect of die temperature on foamability was further studied with isobutane (3 wt%) as a blowing agent. Die temperature had a relatively low impact on foam density and the differences were mainly encountered with regard to surface quality and cell size distribution. This study demonstrates that cellulose palmitate can be foamed but to produce foams with greater quality, the material homogeneity needs to be improved and researched further.
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- Teijo Rokkonen
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Visiokatu 4, P.O. Box 1300, FI-33101 Tampere, Finland;
- Correspondence:
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- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Tietotie 4E, P.O Box 1000, FI-02044 Espoo, Finland; (P.W.-K.); (J.R.)
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- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Tietotie 4E, P.O Box 1000, FI-02044 Espoo, Finland; (P.W.-K.); (J.R.)
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- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Visiokatu 4, P.O. Box 1300, FI-33101 Tampere, Finland;
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Wen H, Jia Y, Xiang B, Zhang W, Luo S, Liu T. A facile preparation of the superhydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane materials and its performances based on the supercritical fluid foaming. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Huayin Wen
- Institute of Chemical Materials China Academy of Engineering Physics Mianyang China
- Material Science and Engineering College Southwest University of Science and Technology Mianyang China
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- Institute of Chemical Materials China Academy of Engineering Physics Mianyang China
- Material Science and Engineering College Southwest University of Science and Technology Mianyang China
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- Institute of Chemical Materials China Academy of Engineering Physics Mianyang China
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- Institute of Chemical Materials China Academy of Engineering Physics Mianyang China
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- Institute of Chemical Materials China Academy of Engineering Physics Mianyang China
- Material Science and Engineering College Southwest University of Science and Technology Mianyang China
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- Institute of Chemical Materials China Academy of Engineering Physics Mianyang China
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Venkatesan KB, Karkhanis SS, Matuana LM. Microcellular foaming of poly(lactic acid) branched with food‐grade chain extenders. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Alekseev ES, Alentiev AY, Belova AS, Bogdan VI, Bogdan TV, Bystrova AV, Gafarova ER, Golubeva EN, Grebenik EA, Gromov OI, Davankov VA, Zlotin SG, Kiselev MG, Koklin AE, Kononevich YN, Lazhko AE, Lunin VV, Lyubimov SE, Martyanov ON, Mishanin II, Muzafarov AM, Nesterov NS, Nikolaev AY, Oparin RD, Parenago OO, Parenago OP, Pokusaeva YA, Ronova IA, Solovieva AB, Temnikov MN, Timashev PS, Turova OV, Filatova EV, Philippov AA, Chibiryaev AM, Shalygin AS. Supercritical fluids in chemistry. RUSSIAN CHEMICAL REVIEWS 2020. [DOI: 10.1070/rcr4932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Effect of Chemical Blowing Agent on the PVC Cellular Coating Extrusion. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13245752. [PMID: 33339357 PMCID: PMC7767048 DOI: 10.3390/ma13245752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Depending on the type and application, the coatings of power, electric, telecommunication cables as well as other types of conduits are made of various kinds of polymer plastics. However, most often, because of good mechanical properties and many other advantages, they are first of all made from polyvinyl chlorine (PVC). This paper contains characteristics of the developed cellular extrusion of cable coatings, as well as specification of the blowing agent (BA) used and selected research results of the obtained cellular extrusion product. In technological tests the coating extrusion technological line was used. The material was modified with a new blowing agent of exothermic distribution of process characteristics, which was introduced into the material in quantities from 0.2 to 0.6% wt. The amount of blowing agent used has a direct impact on the density and structure of the received result for the extrusion of modified polymers. The cellular structure of the cellular coatings was presented. The results of the study are thin-walled properties of single- and double-layer cellular outer coatings, forming an outer surface on a steel wire. The research on the structure of manufactured materials, density and the degree of porosity, water and oil absorptivity, mechanical strength is presented.
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Duarte RM, Correia-Pinto J, Reis RL, Duarte ARC. Advancing spinal fusion: Interbody stabilization by in situ foaming of a chemically modified polycaprolactone. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2020; 14:1465-1475. [PMID: 32750216 DOI: 10.1002/term.3111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Spinal fusion (SF) surgery relies on medical hardware such as screws, cages and rods, complemented by bone graft or substitute, to stabilize the interventioned spine and achieve adequate bone ingrowth. SF is technically demanding, lengthy and expensive. Advances in material science and processing technologies, proposed herein, allowed the development of an adhesive polymeric foam with the potential to dismiss the need for invasive hardware in SF. Herein, 3D foams of polycaprolactone doped with polydopamine and polymethacrylic acid (PCL pDA pMAA) were created. For immediate bone stabilization, in situ hardening of the foam is required; therefore, a portable high-pressure device was developed to allow CO2 foaming within bone defects. Foams were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Adhesive properties of PCL pDA pMAA outperformed PCL when tested using glass surfaces (p < 0.001) or spinal plugs (p < 0.05). No cytotoxicity was observed, and bioactivity was confirmed by the CaP layer formed upon 7 days immersion in simulated body fluid. As proof of concept, PCL pDA pMAA was extruded in-between ex vivo porcine vertebrae, and micro-computed tomography revealed similar properties to those of trabecular bone. This novel system presents great promise for instrumentation-free interbody fusion.
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- Rui M Duarte
- School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal.,Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.,Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital de Braga, Sete Fontes-São Victor, Braga, Portugal
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- School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal.,Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.,Pediatric Surgery Department, Hospital de Braga, Braga, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.,3B's Research Group, I3B's-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Guimarães, Portugal.,The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.,3B's Research Group, I3B's-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Guimarães, Portugal
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Villamil Jiménez JA, Le Moigne N, Bénézet JC, Sauceau M, Sescousse R, Fages J. Foaming of PLA Composites by Supercritical Fluid-Assisted Processes: A Review. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25153408. [PMID: 32731388 PMCID: PMC7436275 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25153408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Polylactic acid (PLA) is a well-known and commercially available biopolymer that can be produced from different sources. Its different characteristics generated a great deal of interest in various industrial fields. Besides, its use as a polymer matrix for foam production has increased in recent years. With the rise of technologies that seek to reduce the negative environmental impact of processes, chemical foaming agents are being substituted by physical agents, primarily supercritical fluids (SCFs). Currently, the mass production of low-density PLA foams with a uniform cell morphology using SCFs as blowing agents is a challenge. This is mainly due to the low melt strength of PLA and its slow crystallization kinetics. Among the different options to improve the PLA characteristics, compounding it with different types of fillers has great potential. This strategy does not only have foaming advantages, but can also improve the performances of the final composites, regardless of the implemented foaming process, i.e., batch, injection molding, and extrusion. In addition, the operating conditions and the characteristics of the fillers, such as their size, shape factor, and surface chemistry, play an important role in the final foam morphology. This article proposes a critical review on the different SCF-assisted processes and effects of operating conditions and fillers on foaming of PLA composites.
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- Jennifer Andrea Villamil Jiménez
- Polymers Composites and Hybrids (PCH), IMT Mines Ales, 30100 Ales, France; (J.A.V.J.); (J.-C.B.)
- Centre RAPSODEE, IMT Mines Albi, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 81013 Albi, France; (M.S.); (R.S.)
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- Polymers Composites and Hybrids (PCH), IMT Mines Ales, 30100 Ales, France; (J.A.V.J.); (J.-C.B.)
- Correspondence: (N.L.M.); (J.F.)
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- Polymers Composites and Hybrids (PCH), IMT Mines Ales, 30100 Ales, France; (J.A.V.J.); (J.-C.B.)
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- Centre RAPSODEE, IMT Mines Albi, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 81013 Albi, France; (M.S.); (R.S.)
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- Centre RAPSODEE, IMT Mines Albi, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 81013 Albi, France; (M.S.); (R.S.)
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- Centre RAPSODEE, IMT Mines Albi, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 81013 Albi, France; (M.S.); (R.S.)
- Correspondence: (N.L.M.); (J.F.)
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Dugad R, Radhakrishna G, Gandhi A. Recent advancements in manufacturing technologies of microcellular polymers: a review. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-02157-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Weingart N, Raps D, Lu M, Endner L, Altstädt V. Comparison of the Foamability of Linear and Long-Chain Branched Polypropylene-The Legend of Strain-Hardening as a Requirement for Good Foamability. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12030725. [PMID: 32213998 PMCID: PMC7183088 DOI: 10.3390/polym12030725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Polypropylene (PP) is an outstanding material for polymeric foams due to its favorable mechanical and chemical properties. However, its low melt strength and fast crystallization result in unfavorable foaming properties. Long-chain branching of PP is regarded as a game changer in foaming due to the introduction of strain hardening, which stabilizes the foam morphology. In this work, a thorough characterization with respect to rheology and crystallization characteristics of a linear PP, a PP/PE-block co-polymer, and a long-chain branched PP are conducted. Using these results, the processing window in foam-extrusion trials with CO2 and finally the foam properties are explained. Although only LCB-PP exhibits strain hardening, it neither provide the broadest foaming window nor the best foam quality. Therefore, multiwave experiments were conducted to study the gelation due to crystallization and its influence on foaming. Here, linear PP exhibited a gel-like behavior over a broad time frame, whereas the other two froze quickly. Thus, apart from strain hardening, the crystallization behavior/crystallization kinetics is of utmost importance for foaming in terms of a broad processing window, low-density, and good morphology. Therefore, the question arises, whether strain hardening is really essential for low density foams with a good cellular morphology.
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- Nick Weingart
- Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany; (N.W.); (D.R.); (L.E.)
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany; (N.W.); (D.R.); (L.E.)
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- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing, 100013, China;
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany; (N.W.); (D.R.); (L.E.)
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany; (N.W.); (D.R.); (L.E.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-921-557471
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Fabrication of macroporous carbon monoliths with controllable structure via supercritical CO2 foaming of polyacrylonitrile. J CO2 UTIL 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2019.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Jia Y, Xiang B, Zhang W, Liu T, Luo S. Microstructure and properties of microcellular silicone rubber foams with improved surface quality. Polym J 2019. [DOI: 10.1038/s41428-019-0249-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Extrusion blown films of poly(lactic acid) chain‐extended with food grade multifunctional epoxies. POLYM ENG SCI 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Sungsee P, Tanrattanakul V. Biocomposite foams from poly(lactic acid) and rubber wood sawdust: Mechanical properties, cytotoxicity, and
in vitro
degradation. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Pasuta Sungsee
- Department of Materials Science, Faculty of SciencePrince of Songkla University Songkla Thailand
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- Department of Materials Science, Faculty of SciencePrince of Songkla University Songkla Thailand
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Standau T, Zhao C, Murillo Castellón S, Bonten C, Altstädt V. Chemical Modification and Foam Processing of Polylactide (PLA). Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E306. [PMID: 30960290 PMCID: PMC6419231 DOI: 10.3390/polym11020306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Polylactide (PLA) is known as one of the most promising biopolymers as it is derived from renewable feedstock and can be biodegraded. During the last two decades, it moved more and more into the focus of scientific research and industrial use. It is even considered as a suitable replacement for standard petroleum-based polymers, such as polystyrene (PS), which can be found in a wide range of applications-amongst others in foams for packaging and insulation applications-but cause strong environmental issues. PLA has comparable mechanical properties to PS. However, the lack of melt strength is often referred to as a drawback for most foaming processes. One way to overcome this issue is the incorporation of chemical modifiers which can induce chain extension, branching, or cross-linking. As such, a wide variety of substances were studied in the literature. This work should give an overview of the most commonly used chemical modifiers and their effects on rheological, thermal, and foaming behavior. Therefore, this review article summarizes the research conducted on neat and chemically modified PLA foamed with the conventional foaming methods (i.e., batch foaming, foam extrusion, foam injection molding, and bead foaming).
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- Tobias Standau
- Depatment of Polymer Engineering, University Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany.
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- Depatment of Polymer Engineering, University Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany.
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- Institut für Kunststofftechnik, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 32, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institut für Kunststofftechnik, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 32, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Depatment of Polymer Engineering, University Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany.
- Bavarian Polymer Institute and Bayreuth Institute of Macromolecular Research, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany.
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Chan E, Masatcioglu TM, Koksel F. Effects of different blowing agents on physical properties of extruded puffed snacks made from yellow pea and red lentil flours. J FOOD PROCESS ENG 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.12989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Elyssa Chan
- Department of Food and Human Nutritional SciencesUniversity of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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- Department of Food and Human Nutritional SciencesUniversity of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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Song Y, Wang Y, Li H, Zong Q, Xu A. Role of Wood Fibers in Tuning Dynamic Rheology, Non-Isothermal Crystallization, and Microcellular Structure of Polypropylene Foams. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 12:E106. [PMID: 30598010 PMCID: PMC6337148 DOI: 10.3390/ma12010106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2018] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Microcellular polypropylene (PP)/wood fiber composite foams were fabricated via batch foaming assisted by supercritical CO₂ (scCO₂). Effects of wood fibers on rheology, crystallization, and foaming behaviors of PP were comprehensively investigated. The obtained results showed that the incorporation of wood fibers increased the complex viscosity and the storage modulus of the PP matrix. Jeziorny's model for non-isothermal crystallization kinetics indicated that wood fibers did not change the crystal growth. However, the crystallization rate of the PP matrix was decreased to a certain extent with increasing wood fiber loadings. The wood fiber exerts a noticeable role in improving the cell density and reducing the cell size, despite decreasing the expansion ratio. Interestingly, a "small-sized cells to large-sized cells" gradient cell structure was found around the wood fibers, implying cell nucleation was induced at the interface between wood fiber and PP matrix. When wood fiber loadings were specifically increased, a desirable microcellular structure was obtained. However, further increasing the wood fiber loadings deteriorated the cell structure. Moreover, the crystallinity of the composite foams initially decreased and then slightly increased with increasing wood fiber loadings, while the crystal size decreased.
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- Yongming Song
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology (Ministry of Education), Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology (Ministry of Education), Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology (Ministry of Education), Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology (Ministry of Education), Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology (Ministry of Education), Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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Singh I, Gandhi A, Biswal M, Mohanty S, Nayak SK. Multi-Stage Recycling Induced Morphological Transformations in Solid-State Microcellular Foaming of Polystyrene. CELLULAR POLYMERS 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/026248931803700302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this article, the general-purpose polystyrene was reprocessed four times. The effect of repeated reprocessing of polystyrene on its polymeric properties and on its microcellular, foaming behaviour were investigated. It was observed that reprocessing leads to break of long polymeric chains into short chains, which resulted increment in PDI and MFI. Molecular weight and Glass transition temperature were found to decrease with increasing recycling stages. Reprocessing resulted abruptly decrement in viscosity of neat polystyrene. Effect of reprocessing on foaming behaviour was analysed properly in this report and it was found that reprocessing resulted in improvement in cell sizes and their distribution. A positive effect on expansion ratio was also observed during foaming of reprocessed specimens. Cell density was found to decrease with increasing recycling stages. The effect of saturation pressure and foaming temperature on microcellular foam morphology along with recycling were investigated. Effect of foaming time on cell size, cell size distribution, cell density, expansion ratio and cell wall thickness was investigated.
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- Indrajeet Singh
- Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology Bhubaneswar, B/25, C.N.I. Complex, Patia, Bhubaneswar Pin- 751024, Odisha, INDIA
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- Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology Bhubaneswar, B/25, C.N.I. Complex, Patia, Bhubaneswar Pin- 751024, Odisha, INDIA
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- Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology Bhubaneswar, B/25, C.N.I. Complex, Patia, Bhubaneswar Pin- 751024, Odisha, INDIA
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- Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology Bhubaneswar, B/25, C.N.I. Complex, Patia, Bhubaneswar Pin- 751024, Odisha, INDIA
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- Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology Bhubaneswar, B/25, C.N.I. Complex, Patia, Bhubaneswar Pin- 751024, Odisha, INDIA
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Koksel F, Masatcioglu MT. Physical properties of puffed yellow pea snacks produced by nitrogen gas assisted extrusion cooking. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2018.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Qian YH, Cao JM, Li XK, Cao GP, Wang CC, Shi YH. Experimental study and thermodynamic model for respective solubilities of CO 2
and ethanol for CO 2
-ethanol-polystyrene ternary system at elevated pressure and temperature. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.46281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Ying-Hui Qian
- UNILAB, State Key Lab of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering; East China University of Science and Technology; Shanghai 200237 China
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- Department of Chemistry; Fudan University; Shanghai 200433 China
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- UNILAB, State Key Lab of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering; East China University of Science and Technology; Shanghai 200237 China
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- UNILAB, State Key Lab of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering; East China University of Science and Technology; Shanghai 200237 China
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- Department of Macromolecular Science; Fudan University; Shanghai 200433 China
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- UNILAB, State Key Lab of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering; East China University of Science and Technology; Shanghai 200237 China
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Xiang B, Deng Z, Zhang F, Wen N, Lei Y, Liu T, Luo S. Microcellular silicone rubber foams: The influence of reinforcing agent on cellular morphology and nucleation. POLYM ENG SCI 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.24857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Bin Xiang
- Department of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering; School of Chengdu University of Technology; Chengdu 610059 People's Republic of China
- Institute of Chemical Materials; China Academy of Engineering Physica; Mianyang 621900 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering; School of Chengdu University of Technology; Chengdu 610059 People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemical Materials; China Academy of Engineering Physica; Mianyang 621900 People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemical Materials; China Academy of Engineering Physica; Mianyang 621900 People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemical Materials; China Academy of Engineering Physica; Mianyang 621900 People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemical Materials; China Academy of Engineering Physica; Mianyang 621900 People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemical Materials; China Academy of Engineering Physica; Mianyang 621900 People's Republic of China
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Preparation, performance and non-isothermal crystallization kinetics of poly(lactic acid)/amidated humic acid composites. Polym Bull (Berl) 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-017-2233-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Design of biobased poly(butylene succinate) foams by single-screw extrusion: Identification of relevant rheological parameters controlling foam morphologies. POLYM ENG SCI 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.24733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Jia Y, Bai S, Park CB, Wang Q. Effect of Boric Acid on the Foaming Properties and Cell Structure of Poly(vinyl alcohol) Foam Prepared by Supercritical-CO2 Thermoplastic Extrusion Foaming. Ind Eng Chem Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.7b01171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Yingbin Jia
- State
Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Microcellular
Plastic Manufacturing Laboratory-Mechanical and Industrial Department, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G8, Canada
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- State
Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Karkhanis SS, Stark NM, Sabo RC, Matuana LM. Blown film extrusion of poly(lactic acid) without melt strength enhancers. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.45212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Sonal S. Karkhanis
- School of Packaging; Michigan State University; East Lansing Michigan 48824
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service; Forest Products Laboratory; One Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison Wisconsin 53726
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service; Forest Products Laboratory; One Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison Wisconsin 53726
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- School of Packaging; Michigan State University; East Lansing Michigan 48824
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Chauvet M, Sauceau M, Baillon F, Fages J. Mastering the structure of PLA foams made with extrusion assisted by supercritical CO2. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.45067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Margot Chauvet
- Centre RAPSODEE; Université de Toulouse; Ecole des Mines d'Albi, CNRS; Albi F-81013 France
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- Centre RAPSODEE; Université de Toulouse; Ecole des Mines d'Albi, CNRS; Albi F-81013 France
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- Centre RAPSODEE; Université de Toulouse; Ecole des Mines d'Albi, CNRS; Albi F-81013 France
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- Centre RAPSODEE; Université de Toulouse; Ecole des Mines d'Albi, CNRS; Albi F-81013 France
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Liu P, Xu H, Zhao Y, Yang Y. Rheological properties of soy protein isolate solution for fibers and films. Food Hydrocoll 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2016.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Hussain S, Parker K, Garancher JP. Investigating foamed polylactic acid films through cell structure alteration and processing conditions. J CELL PLAST 2017. [DOI: 10.1177/0021955x17695091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Polylactic acid films were foamed through a solid-state process using liquid carbon dioxide as a physical blowing agent. The foamed films were stretched to understand the effect of cell strut alignment on elastic modulus and yield stress normalised with density. Through stretching, cell strut alignment was achieved and verified with scanning electron microscopy. Aligning the cell struts improved the elastic modulus by a factor of 4 and the yield stress by a factor of 5 while decreasing the strain percentage at break. Aligned cell struts axially strain during tensile deformation which requires more force than unaligned cell struts which bend at initial deformations. The flexographic printability and surface topography of the foamed polylactic acid films was also analysed. The temperature used to impregnate carbon dioxide into the polylactic acid films was varied to understand its significance on printability and surface topography. Samples impregnated at ambient temperatures had smooth surface topography and a shiny lustre and good printability, whereas, samples impregnated at sub-ambient temperatures had a dull and rough texture and poor printability. Also, the carbon dioxide content had an effect on the surface topography and printability.
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Gandhi A, Bhatnagar N. Die opening-induced microstructure growth in extrusion foaming of thermoplastic sheets. JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING 2016. [DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2015-0234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In this study, the influence of die opening gap on foam attributes during a microcellular extrusion foaming process was investigated. Lower die openings developed higher pressure drops on the foams, as a result of which greater thermodynamic instability was stimulated and, consequently, higher cell density foams along with enhanced expansion ratios were achieved. Further investigations were performed to study the synergistic influence of altering die opening with critical process parameters, namely, screw rotational speed and die temperature, on the foam expansion ratio and morphological transformations. Higher screw rotational speed induced shear nucleation phenomenon, which further enhanced the foaming process significantly. Also, an optimum die temperature was observed, which developed maximum expansion ratio at the lowest die opening gap. This study intends to enhance the understanding of extrusion foam processing among academia as well as among industries.
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- Abhishek Gandhi
- Indian Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering Department, Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Indian Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering Department, Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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Lee RE, Guo Y, Tamber H, Planeta M, Leung SNS. Thermoforming of Polylactic Acid Foam Sheets: Crystallization Behaviors and Thermal Stability. Ind Eng Chem Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5b03473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Affiliation(s)
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, York University, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada
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- Macro
Engineering
and Technology Inc., Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2E5, Canada
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- Macro
Engineering
and Technology Inc., Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2E5, Canada
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, York University, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada
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Aram E, Mehdipour-Ataei S. A review on the micro- and nanoporous polymeric foams: Preparation and properties. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2015. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2015.1129948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Gandhi A, Bhatnagar N. Surface Quenching Induced Microstructure Transformations in Extrusion Foaming of Porous Sheets. INT POLYM PROC 2015. [DOI: 10.3139/217.3057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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In this article, a new technology is described to manufacture open cell thermoplastic foamed sheets with the aid of surface-quenching phenomenon during an extrusion process. As the gas laden polymer extrudate exits the slit die, its surface is rapidly quenched which results in freezing of cells on the surface, while the cells at the core continue to grow and leads to development of open-cellular microstructure at the core. Influence of chill roll temperature was found to be extremely significant in developing porous morphological attributes. Subsequently, synergistic effect of physical blowing agent (N2) content and chill roll temperature was examined for their expansion ratio and foam thickness. Fascinatingly, with reduced chill roll temperatures open-cell microstructure and high expansion ratio was obtained although its thickness was observed to decrease. Further, influence of chill roll rotating speed on foam microstructure and expansion ratio was studied. Lower chill roll rotational speed resulted in development of open-cellular microstructure; while at higher speeds, closed cell morphology was obtained. The results coherently demonstrate that by controlling the chill roll temperatures; open-cellular microstructure can be developed in sheet extrusion foaming process.
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- A. Gandhi
- Mechanical Engineering Department , Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi , India
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- Mechanical Engineering Department , Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi , India
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Liu S, Duvigneau J, Vancso GJ. Nanocellular polymer foams as promising high performance thermal insulation materials. Eur Polym J 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2015.01.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Forest C, Chaumont P, Cassagnau P, Swoboda B, Sonntag P. Polymer nano-foams for insulating applications prepared from CO2 foaming. Prog Polym Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2014.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Kuang TR, Mi HY, Fu DJ, Jing X, Chen BY, Mou WJ, Peng XF. Fabrication of Poly(lactic acid)/Graphene Oxide Foams with Highly Oriented and Elongated Cell Structure via Unidirectional Foaming Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide. Ind Eng Chem Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1021/ie503434q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Tai-Rong Kuang
- National
Engineering Research Center of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing,
The Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering of Ministry of
Education, South China University of Technology, Wushan Street 381, Guangzhou 510640, China
- The
School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- National
Engineering Research Center of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing,
The Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering of Ministry of
Education, South China University of Technology, Wushan Street 381, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- National
Engineering Research Center of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing,
The Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering of Ministry of
Education, South China University of Technology, Wushan Street 381, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- National
Engineering Research Center of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing,
The Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering of Ministry of
Education, South China University of Technology, Wushan Street 381, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- The
School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- The
School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- National
Engineering Research Center of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing,
The Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering of Ministry of
Education, South China University of Technology, Wushan Street 381, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Frerich SC. Biopolymer foaming with supercritical CO2—Thermodynamics, foaming behaviour and mechanical characteristics. J Supercrit Fluids 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2014.09.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Liao X, Xu H, Li S, Zhou C, Li G, Park CB. The effects of viscoelastic properties on the cellular morphology of silicone rubber foams generated by supercritical carbon dioxide. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra22242g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Silica content, saturation temperature and pressure all have an effect on silicone rubbers' viscoelastic properties, which further has a close connection with the cellular structure.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xia Liao
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
- China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
- China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional Aggregated Materials
- Ministry of Education
- Shandong University
- Jinan
- China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
- China
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- University of Toronto
- 5 King's College Road
- Toronto
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Yang J, Zhang Y, Zheng S, Huang L, Chen F, Fan P, Zhong M. Probing structure–heterogeneous nucleation efficiency relationship of mesoporous particles in polylactic acid microcellular foaming by supercritical carbon dioxide. J Supercrit Fluids 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2014.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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