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Atlanta, GA | Posted: May 29, 2014
Kelly B. Smith, Marketing & Communication
Summary Sentence:
Discovery of new lightweight foam material
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Yi Zhang
Sven Behrens
Carson MeredithPSE fellowship researcher Yi Zhang and professors Carson Meredith and Sven Behrens, who jointly supervise his work, have discovered a new type of lightweight foam material, in which cellulosic particles can play a central role. The discovery was announced recently and published by several national and international agencies. Funding from RBI was credited in the publications.
The cellulose-based capillary foam is a lightweight and sustainable material. The particles in the foam form a stabilized network with the help of oil bridges. Potential applications include pharmaceuticals and food formulation as well as construction of buildings, automobiles, and airplanes.
See
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141006113830.htm
http://www.worldindustrialreporter.com/georgia-techs-new-capillary-foam-solves-longstanding-stability-issues/
http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/newsus-research-team-discovers-new-way-to-stabilise-foams-for-lightweight-materials-4396093
