SPE Foams® 2025
Technical Program
DAY 0: Wednesday October 1, 2025
DAY 1: Thursday October 2, 2025
Welcome to FOAMS 2025 ‒ Ernesto Di Maio, Conference Chair
Keynote: Ultra melt strength polypropylene as an enabler for lightweighting in different industriesEnrico Troisi, Netherlands
Session 1: Foam Circular Economy
Moderator: Cristina Saiz-Arroyo, CellMat Technologies
Valorization of Undervalued Mixed Color rPET by Supercritical CO2-assisted Extrusion Foaming
Daniel Vadas, Cidaut, Spain
Microwave Assisted Foaming of Acrylated Epoxydized Soybean Oil
Salvatore Iannace, SCITEC-CNR, Milan, Italy
Reuse of Ground Polyurethane Foam and the Granulated Composite of Polyurethane Reinforced with Glass Fiber
Michele Limuti, Cannon Afros, Italy
Study and Development of Fully Recyclable and Very Light Vacuum Insulated Panels Based on Open-cell Foam and End-of-life Ground Foam
Simone Bechi, Cannon Afros, Italy
Session 2: Sustainable and Biobased Foams
Moderator: Judith Martin, U. Valladolid, Spain
Flexible High-Frequency Polymer Foam Welding
Makrina Chairopoulou, Adidas, Germany
AlgiFoam : An Innovative Bio-based Foam with Outstanding Properties
Benjamin Gallard, Rodolphe Sonnier, Ecoles des Mines d'Alès, France
From Forest to Foam: A Sustainable Solution for Thermal Insulation
Mónica Simões, Alma Science, Aveiro, Portugal
Characteristics of Novel Bio-based Foams from PLA-copolymers with Enhanced Flexibility and Elasticity
Christian A. Backhaus, Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, Germany
PLA/CNC nanocomposite foams produced by supercritical CO2 method
Ana Beatriz Valim Suquisaqui, U. São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
Influence of Chemical Chain Modification on the Foamability of Poly(hydroxyalkanoates)
Janne-Constantin Albrecht, Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, Germany
Session 3: Foam Science and Modeling
Moderator: Ernesto Di Maio, U. Naples Federico II, Italy
Visual Observation and Modeling of Heterogeneous Bubble Nucleation in Physical Polymer Foaming
Kentaro Taki, Kanazawa University, Japan
Deep Learning and Advanced Imaging for the Characterization of Cellular Polymers
Jorge Torre-Ordás, University of Valladolid, Spain
Coarse-Grained Particle Modeling of CO2 Nanobubble Nucleation in Polycarbonate
Hajime Kimizuka, Nagoya University, Japan
Optimizing Computational Accuracy in Polymer foam Bubble Growth Simulation
Shu-Kai Yeh, NTUST, Taiwan
Study of the Influence of Supercritical Nitrogen Content on the Microstructure and Creep Behavior of HDPE Foams Produced by MuCell Injection Molding Process
Achref Elhasni, INSA Lyon, France
New Insights into the Molecular Confinement and Ageing of Nanocellular Polymers
Javier Pinto, Jorge Torre, University of Valladolid, Spain
Session 4: Formulations and Additives
Moderator: Shu Kai Yeh, NTUST, Taiwan
How Often Can Styropor (EPS) be recycled?
Ingo Bellin, BASF, Germany
Reactive Flame Retardant for Polyester Polyol
Micaela Lorenzi, GreenChemicals, Italy
Rheology and foaming of linear and branched polyolefins
Salvatore Costanzo, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Advanced Reinforcement Strategies for Flexible Polyurethane Foams: FromRecycled Materials to Nanoscale Enhancement
Zeynep Iyigundogdu, U. Adana Alparslan Türkeş, Türkiye
Influence of nucleating agents on the foam morphology of high consistency silicon rubber
Tobias Hornig, Uni Kassel, Germany
Rheological Characterization of Flow-Induced Crystallization in Extensional Flow: Implications for Polymer Foaming
Mahmoud Embabi, U. Toronto, Canada
An Advanced Molding Process for Boiler Insulation
Andrea Castelnovo, Cannon Tipos, Italy
Exhibitor reception & Poster session
DAY 2: Friday October 3, 2025
"TPM&F Outstanding Achievement Award" keynote (award presented by Prof. Chul Park)
Stephane Costeux, DuPont, USA
Session 5: Enhanced Mechanical Properties
Moderator: Chul Park, U. Toronto, Canada
Modeling and mechanical response of PEBA foam microstructures under compression
Edouard Duriez, Arkema, France
The ballistic application of microcellular TPU
Judith Martín-de León, University of Valladolid, Spain
Aging mechanisms in EVA foams reinforced with bio-sourced nanofillers: Insights from X-ray microtomography
Dimitri Ferré Sentis, Decathlon, France
Polypropylene-based formulations to produce lightweight parts with high-impact resistance
Cristina Saiz-Arroyo, Cellmat / Dynasol, Spain
Session 6: Foaming Process Innovation
Moderator: Miguel Angel Rodriguez Perez, U. Valladolid, Spain
Foam extrusion – a controlled process
Krischan Jeltsch, Promix Solution AG, Switzerland
New experimental approaches to explore the dynamics of expansion and relaxation in foaming with physical blowing agents: A unique foaming mold with expandable boundaries
Erdogan Kiran, Virginia Tech, USA
New polyamide foam extrusion process
Jan Geerds, Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, Germany
Exploring Foaming Routes to Reduce the Cell Size in PS Foams
Victoria Bernardo, University of Valladolid, Spain
The role of the critical radius in expanded polypropylene processing
Chul Park, University of Toronto, Canada
Bayesian Optimization and Inverse Design for Developing Low-Density Polyamide 12 Foams
Karim Ali Shah, University of Bayreuth, Germany
Award Luncheon — Students awards and Poster competition results
Session 7: Functional and Anisotropic Foams
Moderator: Erdogan Kiran, Virginia Tech, USA
Mechanical and morphological characterization of polystyrene anisotropic foams
Dino Ferri, Versalis S.p.A., Italy
DESIRE Research Project: Mono-material Multi-graded Semicrystalline Polymer Foams
Maria Laura Di Lorenzo, Institute for Polymers, Biomaterials and Composite, CNR, Italy
Investigating the mechanics of graded polymer foams via in-situ uniaxial compression combined with synchrotron radiation x-ray microcomputed tomography: insights across multiple scales
Paolo Iaccarino, Scuola Superiore Meridionale, Naples, Italy
Dual drug release mechanism in graded PCL foams
Paolo Trucillo, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Developing electrochemical sensors from electrospun microfibers by gas dissolution foaming
Suset Barroso-Solares, University Valladolid, Spain
Polyester aerogels as a carrier of drug-saturated hydrogel
Anna Trusek, Wroclaw University, Poland
Session 8: Formulations and Additives
Moderator: Stephane Costeux, DuPont, USA
In-situ foam 3D-printing of lightweight structures utilizing a physically loaded, biobased filament and the manufacturing process of it
Moritz Becker, Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, Germany
Foam Additive Manufacturing: tailored foam structures produced via material extrusion
Andrea Detry , U. Milano, Italy
Hierarchical porous PEEK via combined physical foaming and additive manufacturing: bringing circularity to advanced engineering materials
Lucía Doyle, IMDEA Materials, Spain
The influence of nozzle diameter on the foaming mechanism in in-situ foam 3D printing
Márton Tomin, Budapest University of Technology & Economics, Hungary
Foamablity of thermoplastic polyurethanes: influence of processing conditions
Lorenzo Miele, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Best paper award ‒ Gary Wilkes, Amylum Systems, USA
Adjourn FOAMS® 2025 and FOAMS® 2026 announcement
Ernesto Di Maio, University of Naples Federico II, Italy