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ReviewPolymers2026

Conductive Polymer Foaming: A Review on Fundamentals, Technology and Applications.

Xin Hu, Xiaodong Luo, Gang Wang, Mengyao Dong, Li Zhou, Xin Pan, Meiling Du, Xiangning Zhang, Kun Li, Xiaoli Zhang and 1 more

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Review in Polymers, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Xin HuSchool of Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China.
Xiaodong LuoSchool of Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China.
Gang WangKey Laboratory of Material Processing and Mold Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Chongqing Industry Polytechnic University, Chongqing 401120, China.
Mengyao DongKey Laboratory of Material Processing and Mold Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Chongqing Industry Polytechnic University, Chongqing 401120, China.
Li ZhouKey Laboratory of Material Processing and Mold Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Chongqing Industry Polytechnic University, Chongqing 401120, China.
Xin PanKey Laboratory of Material Processing and Mold Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Chongqing Industry Polytechnic University, Chongqing 401120, China.
Meiling DuKey Laboratory of Material Processing and Mold Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Chongqing Industry Polytechnic University, Chongqing 401120, China.
Xiangning ZhangKey Laboratory of Material Processing and Mold Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Chongqing Industry Polytechnic University, Chongqing 401120, China.
Kun LiSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
Xiaoli ZhangSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3301-644X
Jingbo ChenSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.

Funding

Doctoral Research Fund of Chongqing Industry Polytechnic University 2024GZYBSZK1-07Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing CSTB2025NSCQ-GPX0142Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission KJQN202303213Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission KJQN202403205Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission KJQN202403225Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission KJQN202503237Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission KJZD-M202503201
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Conductive polymer microcellular foamed materials are a type of functional composite that combines lightweight cell structures with controllable conductivity. Their core feature lies in regulating the cell structure of the material through microcellular foaming technology, along with the introduction of conductive fillers or the intrinsic conductivity of the polymer, to achieve enhanced electrical performance. This paper systematically reviews conductive polymers and their microcellular foamed materials, highlighting research progress in foaming mechanisms, preparation processes, and functional applications. It first analyzes the key mechanisms of bubble nucleation, growth, and stabilization during the microcellular foaming of conductive polymers. Then, it elaborates on the research status and functional mechanisms of these materials in three typical application scenarios: electromagnetic shielding, flexible sensors, and thermal management. Finally, it outlines the future development directions of conductive polymer microcellular foamed materials in multifunctional integration, green fabrication, and intelligent applications, aiming to provide theoretical guidance and technical pathways for future research.

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conductive polymerselectromagnetic shieldingflexible sensorsmicrocellular foamingthermal management

Identifiers

PMID42122671
PMCPMC13165088

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