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September 13

11:00
Welcome
Vipin Kumar, University of Washington, USA
11:05
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: How Nanocellular Foams Challenge Our Understanding Of Foam Science
Stephane Costeux, Senior Research Laureate, DuPont, USA
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Session I: Nanocellular and Nanoomposite Foams

Moderated by Vipin Kumar, University of Washington, USA
11:40
Fabrication And Characterization Of Low-Density Nanocellular Foam Based On PMMA/TPU Blend
Nigus Maregu Demewoz, Student, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
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12:00
Does A Largely Expanded Nanocellular Foam Really Exhibit Superinsulation By Knudsen Effect
Piyapong Buahom, Student, University of Toronto, Canada
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12:20
Formation of Carbon Nanotube Network in Conductive Polymer Nanocomposite with Foaming
Chul Park, PhD, Professor, University of Toronto, Canada
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12:40
Transparent Nanocellular Polymers In A One-Step Process: Key Factors Affecting Transmittance
Judith Martín-de León, Teaching Fellow, University of Valladolid, Spain
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Session II: High Performance Foams

Moderated by Miguel Rodriguez Perez, University of Valladolid, Spain
1:00
Process to Manufacture a Mono-Material Sports Helmet by Graded Foaming Technology
Fabrizio Errichiello, R&D Engineer, Materias, Italy
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1:20
Novel Ethylene Based Polymer Foams
Murilo Sanson, Researcher, Braskem, Brazil
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1:40
High Temperature Foam Injection Molding Using Linear And Branched Polypropylene
Steven Mendoza-Cedeno, Student, University of Toronto
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2:00
Closing Remarks
Miguel Rodriguez Perez, PhD, Professor, University of Valladolid

September 14

11:00 Welcome
Maxwell Wingert, Senior Engineer, Procter & Gamble, USA
11:05
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Achieving Zero Emissions With Sustainable Foams
Alper Kiziltas, PhD, Technical Expert, Ford, USA
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Session III: Polyurethane Foams and Reactive Systems

Moderated by Maxwell Wingert, Procter & Gamble, USA
11:40
Development And Application Of Dry-Free Reactive Chain Extension Extrusion Foaming Technology For PET
He Yadong, PhD, Professor, Beijing University, China
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11:55
Gold Sponsor - Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc
12:00
Highly Transparent Polyurethane-Based Aerogels: Effect Of Catalyst On The Porous Structure And Final Properties
Beatriz Merillas Valero, Student, University of Vallodolid, Spain
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12:20
Methodology and Modelling to Evaluate Thermal Conductivity as a Function of Time in Polyisocyanurate (PIR) Foams
Patricia Torres-Regalado, Student, University of Vallodolid, Spain
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12:40
Study Of The Cellular Structure Of Rigid Polyurethane Foams Before Cream Time By Cryostatic X-Ray Tomography
Paula Cimavilla-Román, Student, University of Vallodolid, Spain
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1:00
New Isocyanate Free Polyurethane Foams Based On Cyclic Triscarbonates And Diamines
Mercedes Santiago Calvo, PhD, Researcher, University of Vallodolid, Spain
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Session IV: Polymer Foam Sustainability

Moderated by Donna Davis, Donna Davis Consulting, USA
1:20
Effect Of Blend Composition On Foaming Behavior Of Biobased PLA-PHBY Blends
Christian Brütting, M.Sc., Research Assistant, University of Bayreuth, Germany
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1:40
Water Pollutants Removal By Nanocomposite Foamed Polymers
Javier Pinto, Phd, Assistant Professor, University of Valladolid, Spain
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2:00
Mechanical and Physical Properties of Carbonized Foams Derived from Cellulose
Amir Ameli, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA
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September 15

11:00 TPM&F Outstanding Achievement Award
Presented to Volker Altstädt by Chul Park
11:10
PLENARY ADDRESS: Research and Development in the Field of Polymer Foams Since 1995 Using the Example of "Polymer Engineering" at the Hamburg & Bayreuth, Germany Locations
Volker Altstädt, University of Bayreuth
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Session V: Additive Manufacturing of Foams

Moderated by Chul Park, University of Toronto, Canada
12:00
Combining Foaming Techniques To Attain TPU Porous Heterostructures
Deborah Giannetti, Reseacher, University of Naples, Italy
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12:20
Study Of Foamed Thermoplastic Composites In Additive Manufacturing
Yousoo Han, Associate Research Professor, University of Maine, USA
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12:40
Design And Characterization Of Microfoamed Strands By Continuous 3D Foam Printing
Daniele Tammaro, PhD, Researcher, University of Naples, Italy
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Session VI: Process Technology

Moderated by Patrick Lee, University of Toronto
1:00
Influence Of Processing Conditions On The Appearance Of Bead Foams Made Of The Engineering Thermoplastic Polybutylene Terephthalate (E-PBT)
Tobias Standau, Chief Engineer, University of Bayreuth, Germany
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1:20
Effect Of Injection Molding Parameters On Microcellular Foam Morphology
Kübra Güzel, Student, University of Kassel, Germany
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1:40
A Novel Process To Create Arbitrary Microcellular Patterns In PC Using A Laser Beam
Rohil Manakad, Student, University of Washington, USA
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2:00
Closing Remarks
Patrick Lee, University of Toronto

September 16

11:00 Welcome
Ernesto Di Maio, University of Naples, Italy
11:05
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Morphological And Rheological Characterization Of Food Foams
Cécile Gehin-Delval, PhD, R&D Senior Specialist, Nestlé, Switzerland
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Session VII: Complex Structures 1

Moderated by Ernesto Di Maio, University of Naples, Italy
11:40
Improve The Foaming Performance And Shrinkage Of TPU
Chunling Xin, PhD, Associate Professor, Beijing University, China
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12:00
Study Of The Feasibility Of Producing Expanded Polycarbonate Bead Foams (EPC) By Autoclave Bead Foaming
Ismael Sánchez-Calderón, Student, University of Vallodolid, Spain
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12:20
Poly(L-Lactic Acid) Foaming With SC-CO2: The Influence Of Homogeneous Nuclei On Foam Morphology
Alessandra Longo, Student, University of Naples, Italy
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Session VIII: Complex Structures 2

Moderated by Xiaoxi Wang, Boeing, USA
12:40
A Flexible Barrier To Avoid Solid Skin Appearance In Cellular Polymers Produced By Gas Dissolution Foaming
Daniel Cuadra-Rodriguez, Student, University of Vallodolid, Spain
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1:00
Thermoplastic Foaming, Remotely
Ernesto Di Maio, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Naples, Italy
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1:20
Controlling The Skin Thickness in Microcellular Foams Using Foaming Temperature
Santhosh Sridhar, Student, University of Washington, USA
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1:40
Closing Remarks
Vipin Kumar, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Washington, USA

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