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3 Foaming simulation systems with visualization<\/strong>: This system captures in situ visualization of batch foaming process.
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2 Magnetic suspension balances (MSB)<\/strong>: This system measures volume sorption isotherms of gas in polymer melts using the gravimetric method.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1 PVT measurement system<\/strong>: This system measures volume swelling and surface tension of polymer-gas mixtures at high temperatures and pressures using a pendant\/sessile drop technique.
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1 Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)<\/strong>: This system captures high-quality images of internal structures of composites, blends, and foamed products at high magnifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1 hot-stage optical microscope with image processing
\n1 rotational stress rheometer
\n1 rotational strain rheometer (ARES)
\n1 on-line slit rheological die 2 melt flow indexers
\n1 high-pressure differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and 2 regular DSC
\n1 thermal mechanical analyzer
\n1 dynamic mechanical analyzer
\n1 3D Modeler rapid prototyping machine
\n1 microsopy image processing system
\n1 surface roughness tester
\n1 thermal gravimetric analyzer 3 pycnometers
\n1 density measuring device
\n1 Instron micro-mechanical tester
\n1 Instron drop weight impact test machine<\/span><\/p>\n

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