Designer Core–Shell Nanoparticles as Polymer Foam Cell Nucleating Agents: The Impact of Molecularly Engineered Interfaces
Shanqiu Liu, Sissi de Beer, Kevin M. Batenburg, Hubert Gojżewski, Joost Duvigneau, G. Julius Vancsó
Abstract
concentrations at the interfaces combined with the high interfacial tension (caused by the immiscibility) induce an energetically favorable cell nucleation process. These findings emphasize the importance of interfacial effects on cell nucleation and provide guidance for designing new, highly efficient nucleation agents in nanocellular polymer foaming.
Topics & Concepts
NucleationMaterials sciencePolymerPolystyreneNanoparticleChemical engineeringThermogravimetric analysisMethyl methacrylateFourier transform infrared spectroscopyComposite materialPolymer chemistryNanotechnologyCopolymerOrganic chemistryChemistryEngineeringPolymer Foaming and Compositesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis