Characteristics Of Carbon Foams From By-Products Of Commercial Polyethylene Production

The aim of this study is to develop methods for obtaining carbon foams of various pore structure and high mechanical strength using polyethylene wax (by-products in polyethylene production) as raw materials. Characteristics of the foams consisted in the determination of the structure, morphology, density, thermal, mechanical and other properties of obtained carbon materials. The relation between physical and chemical properties of obtained carbon materials and conditions of their production was determined.