Formula for a new foam.
As the 2010 phaseout date for chlorofluorocarbons draws nearer, materials engineers are working to find replacements for these ozone-depleting chemicals in the production of plastics and other products. One team of engineers is focusing on a combination of two low-cost and environmentally benign substances--supercritical carbon dioxide and clay nanoparticles--to meet these needs. The result is a strong yet lightweight alternative that retains all the beneficial qualities of solid plastic.
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D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002617:Chemical Industry; D017402:Chlorofluorocarbons / Q000009:adverse effects; D000077215:Clay; D004777:Environment; D005411:Flame Retardants; D017752:Greenhouse Effect; D008422:Materials Testing; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000639:trends*; D010969:Plastics
D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D017402:Chlorofluorocarbons; D005411:Flame Retardants; D010969:Plastics; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D000077215:Clay