Critical review of ultra-lightweight foam materials
Ultra-lightweight foam (ULF) materials have emerged as transformative solutions across many industries, driven by the increasing demand for lightweight yet high-performance materials. Characterized by their low density, high porosity, and remarkable thermal insulation properties, including exception...
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| description | Ultra-lightweight foam (ULF) materials have emerged as transformative solutions across many industries, driven by the increasing demand for lightweight yet high-performance materials. Characterized by their low density, high porosity, and remarkable thermal insulation properties, including exceptional cushioning and shock absorption capabilities. These attributes make them essential in the aerospace, automotive, medical, and construction sectors, where efficiency and performance are paramount. Current trends in ULF materials highlight a strong commitment to sustainability by utilizing bio-based resources and recycled materials. The ULF materials revolutionize various industries by providing lightweight solutions, contributing to energy savings and reducing environmental impact. As industries increasingly prioritize sustainability and performance, ULF materials stand at the forefront of material science innovation, promising a future marked by enhanced efficiency and environmental responsibility. This review explores the classifications, manufacturing techniques, properties, applications, advantages, and challenges associated with ULF materials. This exploration aims to lighten the enormous possibilities that ULF materials present in achieving a more sustainable and high-performance future across diverse applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-206eabca8cac427c875076c77aad27c12025-01-29T05:02:55ZengElsevierNext Nanotechnology2949-82952025-01-017100138Critical review of ultra-lightweight foam materialsRidhi Saini0Dipen Kumar Rajak1Tilak Joshi2Dwesh Kumar Singh3Venkat A.N. Chilla4Sriram Sathaiah5Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, PB 144011, IndiaCSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, MP 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, UP 201002, India; Corresponding author at: CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, MP,462026, India.CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, MP 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, UP 201002, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, PB 144011, IndiaCSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, MP 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, UP 201002, IndiaCSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, MP 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, UP 201002, IndiaUltra-lightweight foam (ULF) materials have emerged as transformative solutions across many industries, driven by the increasing demand for lightweight yet high-performance materials. Characterized by their low density, high porosity, and remarkable thermal insulation properties, including exceptional cushioning and shock absorption capabilities. These attributes make them essential in the aerospace, automotive, medical, and construction sectors, where efficiency and performance are paramount. Current trends in ULF materials highlight a strong commitment to sustainability by utilizing bio-based resources and recycled materials. The ULF materials revolutionize various industries by providing lightweight solutions, contributing to energy savings and reducing environmental impact. As industries increasingly prioritize sustainability and performance, ULF materials stand at the forefront of material science innovation, promising a future marked by enhanced efficiency and environmental responsibility. This review explores the classifications, manufacturing techniques, properties, applications, advantages, and challenges associated with ULF materials. This exploration aims to lighten the enormous possibilities that ULF materials present in achieving a more sustainable and high-performance future across diverse applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949829525000075LightweightFoam materialsCellularStructuralEnergy |
| spellingShingle | Ridhi Saini Dipen Kumar Rajak Tilak Joshi Dwesh Kumar Singh Venkat A.N. Chilla Sriram Sathaiah Critical review of ultra-lightweight foam materials Next Nanotechnology Lightweight Foam materials Cellular Structural Energy |
| title | Critical review of ultra-lightweight foam materials |
| title_full | Critical review of ultra-lightweight foam materials |
| title_fullStr | Critical review of ultra-lightweight foam materials |
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| title_short | Critical review of ultra-lightweight foam materials |
| title_sort | critical review of ultra lightweight foam materials |
| topic | Lightweight Foam materials Cellular Structural Energy |
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