Self-foaming polymers: Opportunities for the next generation of personal protective equipment

Polymeric foams merge the intrinsic lightness of porous materials with low thermal and electrical conductivity as well as good energy adsorption capabilities and filtration abilities, depending on their morphology. Such combinations explain their widespread use in many applications, including in the domain of personal protective equipment (PPE). Indeed, foams are the materials of choice to fulfill a series of essential protective functions,...