Foams® 2023 | SPE

Program

SPE Foams® 2023

Preliminary Program

Schedule

October 19

8:20–8:30
Welcome Address

Conference Chair: Shu Kai Yeh, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Technical Program Chair: Anson Wong, DuPont, USA

8:30–10:05
Session 1: Nanocomposites Foams
Moderated by: Anson Wong, DuPont, USA

Keynote Address: Efficacy of Cellulose Nanofiber on Thermoplastic Foaming

Masahiro Ohshima, Kyoto University, Japan

The Enhancement of PC Foamability and Foam Properties with the Presence of Nanofibrillar Rubbery Network

Hamidreza Akrami, University of Toronto, Canada

ScCO2 Assisted Phase Coarsening of Porous Double-Percolated Composites With Improved Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

Fangfang Zou, Sichuan University, China
10:05–10:25
Coffee Break
10:25 – 12:05
Session 2: Nanocellular Foams
Moderated by: Stephane Costeux, DuPont, USA

Improving the Thermal Insulating and Mechanical Properties of Polymeric Foams by Infusing Polymeric or Silica Aerogels: From Insulation to Superinsulation

Miguel Ángel Rodríguez-Pérez, University of Valladolid, Spain

Fabrication of Flat and Sizeable Nanocellular PMMA Foam for Property Measurement

Kiday Fiseha Gebremedhin, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

On the Real Impact of Infrared Blockers on the Thermal Conductivity of Nanocellular Foams

Judith Martin de León, University of Valladolid, Spain

Ambient Pressure Dried, Superhydrophobic and Self-Cleaning Silica Aerogel — Melamine Foam Composite for Oil-Water Separation

Maryam Fashandi, University of Toronto, Canada
12:15 – 13:30
Luncheon
13:30 – 15:45
Session 3: Foam Process Innovation
Moderated by: Max Wingert, Procter & Gamble, U.S.A.

Keynote Address: Process Control to Achieve High Foaming Qualities and Extreme Weight Reduction for Microcellular Injection Molding

Shia-Chun Chen, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan

Keynote Address: The Next of Foam Elastomer Injection Moulding Technology

Jim Chen, Kingsteel, Taiwan

A Foaming Method by the High-Pressure CO2 De-Pressing for a Difficult-to-Foam Fluoroelastomer

Shin-ichi Kihara, Hiroshima University, Japan

Effect of Ultrasonic Irradiation on Polystyrene Foaming

Masataka Sugimoto, Yamagata University, Japan
15:45 – 16:05
Coffee Break
16:05 – 17:20
Session 4: Foam Injection Molding
Moderated by: Maximilian Drexler, Adidas AG, Germany

Strategies and Reasons for Adjusting Cooling Time During Parameter Variations in High-pressure FIM with Core-Back Processes

Shu-Kai Yeh, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Study on the Improvement of Filling Imbalance Flow of a Multicavities Mold by Microcellular Injection Molding

Shyh-Shin Hwang, Chien-hsin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

A Novel Process of thermoplastic elastomer foaming in Midsole and Transition from sample machine to Mass production

Will Huang, Tien Kang Co., Taiwan
17:30 – 19:15
Exhibitor Reception and Poster Session
17:30 – 19:15
Parallel Session: Taiwan Foam Forum I
For Local Speakers and Exhibitors (the forum will be conducted in Chinese)

October 20

8:30 – 10:30
Session 5: Simulation and Mechanisms
Moderated by: Masahiro Ohshima, Kyoto University, Japan

Keynote Address: Simulating PU Chemical Foaming: From Material Properties to Numerical Simulation

Rong-Yeu Chang, CoreTech System (Moldex3D), Taiwan

Visual Observation, Synchrotron Time-Resolved SAXS, X-Ray CT, and Numerical Simulation Analyses of Crystallization-Induced Nitrogen Gas Foaming in Molten Polypropylene

Kentaro Taki, Kanazawa University, Japan

Post-Foaming Shrinkage Prevention of Highly Expanded LLDPE Foams

Chongda Wang, University of Toronto, Canada

Analysis of the Foaming Behavior of Different Systems Using the Bead Foaming Process

Victoria Bernardo, CellMat Technologies, Spain
10:30 – 10:50
Coffee Break
10:50 – 12:30
Session 6: Polyurethane Foams
Moderated by: Judith Martin de León, University of Valladolid, Spain

Liquid Foaming of Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Ernesto Di Maio, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Bio-Based Polyurethane Foam With Vanillin for Antibacterial Material

Yi-Chun Chen, National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan

Maximizing the Expansion Ratio of Various TPU Grade Foams With CO2+N2 Blends

Yue He, University of Toronto, Canada

Application of Box-Behnken Design for Investigating Supercritical CO2 Foaming: A Case Study of Thermoplastic Polyurethane 85A

Salal Hasan Khudaida, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
12:30 – 14:00
Awards Luncheon
14:00 – 15:40
Session 7: Foam Engineering
Moderated by: Miguel Ángel Rodríguez-Pérez, University of Valladolid, Spain

Supercritical N2 Foaming of Vulcanized EVA and Its Blends

Wentao Zhai, Sun Yat-sen University, China

Development of Environment Friendly Bio-based Polyamide Elastomer System and Its Application in Supercritical CO2 Foaming

Yihuan Lee, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

Effects of the Cellular Morphology on Fatigue Deformation Mechanisms of Physically Foamed Polycarbonate

Kübra Güzel, University of Kassel, Germany

Topologically Optimized Foams Via Physical Foaming: Design, Production and Mechanical Validation

Paolo Iaccarino, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
15:40 – 16:00
Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:15
Session 8: Foam Applications
Moderated by: Ernesto Di Maio, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Open Cell Foams – Widening the Range of Application of Traditional Products by Tailoring the Properties of the Cellular Structure

Cristina Saiz Arroyo, CellMat Technologies, Spain

Photocurable Foam for 3D Printed Lightweight Structures

Ying-Chih Liao, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Supercritical CO2-Assisted Preparation of Ultra-Low Dielectric Constant Polyarylene Ether Nitrile/POSS Foams With High Thermal Stability and Excellent Mechanical Properties

Shaozhe Shi, Sichuan University, China
17:15 – 17:25
Closing Remarks
17:25 – 18:25
Taiwan Foam Forum II
For Local Speakers and Exhibitors (The forum will be conducted in Chinese)


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