This 7th international conference was dedicated to blowing agents and process technology for foamed plastics and rubber. These proceedings provide excellent coverage of the key topics of interest to the industry. There are a good variety of papers on innovations in foaming technology and new applications of blowing agents, with sessions on foaming polyurethane and thermoplastics. There is also a very interesting overview paper on environmental issues and new legislation affecting the industry, particularly in construction applications.

This 8th international conference was dedicated to the critical role of blowing agents in foamed plastics and rubber. Foamed materials are being enhanced to replace dense solid polymers, reducing weight and costs. Chemical & environmental legislation is constantly changing and the foams industry is adapting to meet demands. Do you know about the latest developments? If you are working with polymer foams and need to be at the cutting edge of research, these conference proceedings are for you.

Polyolefin Foams are a relatively recent development compared to the other types of foam. Topics covered in this review include: processing and the properties required for successful foam production, the molecular structures necessary, the mechanical and thermal properties and how these can be used to best advantage, markets and applications. The review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from the Polymer Library database.

This ninth international conference has seen contributions over the years from academia, processors, materials suppliers and end users. Addressing the key issues for this ever expanding and highly competitive market, which has grown this conference into the well established event that it is today. The conference was dedicated to the critical role of blowing agents in foamed plastics and rubber. Foamed materials are being enhanced to replace dense solid polymers, reducing weight and costs. Chemical and environmental legislation is constantly changing and the foam industry is adapting to meet demands. The proceedings include papers from industry leaders such as BASF AG, Solvay, 3M Europe, Zotefoams plc and Trexel GmbH and will appeal to those involved in the formulation and application of blowing agents and techniques to produce expanded or foamed polymer substrates.