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ArticlePolymers2025

Modeling and Experimental Validation of Gradient Cell Density in PMMA Microcellular Foaming Induced by One-Sided Heating.

Donghwan Lim, Kwanhoon Kim, Jin Hong, Sung Woon Cha

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Article in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors.

Donghwan LimDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
Kwanhoon KimDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
Jin HongDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-9624-467X
Sung Woon ChaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Traditionally, the microcellular foaming process has aimed to generate uniform cell structures by applying heat uniformly to all surfaces of a polymer. Homogeneous cell distribution is known to enhance the mechanical properties and durability of the final product. However, the ability to engineer a gradient in cell density offers potential advantages for specific functional applications, such as improved sound absorption and thermal insulation. In this study, a controlled thermal gradient was introduced by heating only one side of a fully CO

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gradient cell densitymicrocellular foamingnucleation theoryone-sided heating

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PMID40647789
PMCPMC12252372

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