Abstract: A porous formed article which comprises an organic polymer resin and an inorganic ion absorbing material, and has communicating pores opening at an outer surface, wherein it has cavities in the interior of a fibril forming a communicating pore, at least a part of said cavities opens at the surface of the fibril, and the inorganic ion absorbing material is carried on the outer surface of said fibril and on the surface of inner cavities.

Abstract: A method of creating a foam pattern comprises mixing a polyol component and an isocyanate component to form a liquid mixture. The method further comprises placing a temporary core having a shape corresponding to a desired internal feature in a cavity of a mold and inserting the mixture into the cavity of the mold so that the mixture surrounds a portion of the temporary core. The method optionally further comprises using supporting pins made of foam to support the core in the mold cavity, with such pins becoming integral part of the pattern material simplifying subsequent processing. The method further comprises waiting for a predetermined time sufficient for a reaction from the mixture to form a foam pattern structure corresponding to the cavity of the mold, wherein the foam pattern structure encloses a portion of the temporary core and removing the temporary core from the pattern independent of chemical leaching.

Abstract: A process for producing cellular thermoplastic articles. The process comprises the steps of treating a solid parison made from a thermoplastic material with a saturating gas at an elevated pressure for a period of time to provide a gas-saturated parison; heating the gas-saturated parison to prepare a cellular parison; placing the cellular parison in a mold; and blowing a molding gas into the cellular parison to expand the cellular parison into the shape of the mold to provide a shaped cellular article.

Abstract: A structural body component, such as a rocker panel or rear spoiler, and a method of manufacture. The method may include heating a mixture having a polymer and a blowing agent, pressurizing a cavity of a mold, injecting the mixture into the cavity in a single shot such while exerting backpressure against the mixture as it is injected, and cooling the mixture in the mold to form the component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a porous membrane including cellulose fibers, wherein the cellulose fibers are obtained from a mixture of more than 50% by weight of (1) first raw material cellulose fibers having a surface area determined by congo red coloring of 250 m2/g or more and 500 m2/g or less; and less than 50% by weight of (2) second raw material cellulose fibers having a surface area determined by congo red coloring of 150 m2/g or more and less than 250 m2/g. The porous membrane according to the present invention can provide a separator for electrochemical devices with superior properties, at a reasonable cost.

Abstract: Components for heavy duty trucks are described that exhibit high strength and flexibility. The components are formed from a polyarylene sulfide that exhibits high strength and flexibility characteristics. Methods for forming the components are also described. Formation methods include dynamic vulcanization of a polyarylene sulfide composition that includes an impact modifier dispersed throughout the polyarylene sulfide. A crosslinking agent is combined with the other components of the composition following dispersal of the impact modifier throughout the composition. The heavy duty truck components can include tubular member such as pipes and hoses that can be utilized in exhaust systems, charge air systems, urea tanks, fuel systems, and so forth.

Abstract: Polyarylene sulfide compositions are described as are methods of forming the polyarylene sulfide compositions. The polyarylene sulfide compositions are formed by melt processing polyarylene sulfide, a reactively functionalized siloxane polymer and a non-aromatic impact modifier. The non-aromatic impact modifier is, e.g., an ethylene-based copolymer or terpolymer or a silicone elastomer. The compositions exhibit good strength and heat resistance characteristics and can be utilized in forming a variety of products such as automotive components and electrical components.

Abstract: Flowlines for use in oil and gas applications are described. The flowlines include a barrier layer that includes polyarylene sulfide composition that exhibits high strength and flexibility characteristics. Methods for forming the flowlines are also described. Formation methods include dynamic vulcanization of a polyarylene sulfide composition that includes an impact modifier dispersed throughout the polyarylene sulfide. A crosslinking agent is combined with the other components of the composition following dispersal of the impact modifier throughout the composition. The flowlines can include production fluid flowlines, supporting fluid flowlines, bundled flowlines, etc. and can be utilized as risers, pipelines, jumpers, and the like.

Abstract: Polyarylene sulfide compositions are described as are methods of forming the polyarylene sulfide compositions. The polyarylene sulfide compositions are formed by melt processing polyarylene sulfide, a silane coupling agent and a silicone elastomer. The silane coupling agent is, e.g., an amino silane coupling agent and the silicone elastomer can be a poly(dimethyl siloxane). The compositions exhibit good strength and heat resistance characteristics and can be utilized in forming a variety of products such as pipes and houses, automotive components and electrical components.

Abstract: Disclosed is a UV stabilized polyarylene sulfide composition, methods of forming the composition, and UV stabilized products that can be formed of the composition. The UV stabilized polyarylene sulfide composition can include a reactively functionalized polyarylene sulfide polymer in conjunction with a UV stabilizer. The reactivity of the polyarylene sulfide polymer is formed during melt processing via reaction of a reactively functionalized disulfide compound with a starting polyarylene sulfide. The reactivity of the polyarylene sulfide can encourage interaction between the polyarylene sulfide polymer and the UV stabilizer, which can improve dispersion of the UV stabilizer throughout the composition and improve miscibility between the polyarylene sulfide polymer and the UV stabilizer. Products can incorporate high concentrations of UV stabilizer and/or can be formed to very small cross sectional dimensions without phase separation between the UV stabilizer and the polyarylene sulfide.

Abstract: A microporous polyethylene membrane made of a polyethylene resin comprising 15% or less by mass of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene having a mass-average molecular weight of 1×106 or more, which is constituted by a dense-structure layer having an average pore diameter of 0.01 to 0.05 ?m, and a coarse-structure layer formed on at least one surface and having an average pore diameter 1.2-fold to 5.0-fold of that of the dense-structure layer, has a high electrolytic solution absorption speed with thickness and air permeability little changing when compressed. Such a microporous polyethylene membrane is produced by extruding a melt blend of the above polyethylene resin and a membrane-forming solvent through a die, cooling the resultant extrudate with a temperature distribution in a thickness direction to provide a gel-like sheet, stretching the gel-like sheet at a temperature from the crystal dispersion temperature of the polyethylene resin +10° C. to the crystal dispersion temperature +30° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing RAFT, ATRP or NMRP functionalized thin film composite (TFC) polyamide membranes on a microporous substrate. A further aspect of the invention is the subsequent modification of the thin film composite polyamide membrane by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP) to yield membranes having new chemical and physical properties, e.g. antifouling and/or antibacterial properties. Further aspects of the invention are the functionalized thin film composite (TFC) polyamide membranes on the microporous substrate itself and the membranes modified by controlled free radical polymerization.

Abstract: Provided are methods for making textured implantable materials made from two part RTV silicone foams and having a desired color or tone without the need for dyes or colorants.

Abstract: Provided is a porous epoxy resin sheet produced by cutting a cured epoxy resin body to a predetermined thickness, the porous epoxy resin sheet having a large surface area and a uniform in-plane pore size distribution. A method for producing a porous epoxy resin sheet, comprising forming a cylindrical or columnar cured resin body from a resin mixture containing an epoxy resin, a curing agent, and a porogen, cutting the surface of the cured resin body at a predetermined thickness to make an epoxy resin sheet, and then removing the porogen from the sheet to render the sheet porous, wherein when the cured resin body is formed from the resin mixture, curing is performed in a state where the viscosity of the mixture is at least 1,000 mPa·s.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a sheet for a sealing member of a solar cell, wherein the sheet has significantly low thermal shrinkage and high flexibility, and a superior capability of discharging bubbles during the manufacture of a solar cell module. The method for preparing a sheet for a sealing member of a solar cell according to the present invention comprises the following steps: (a) preparing a thermal adhesive resin having an olefin-based resin as a main component; (b) pulverizing the thermal adhesive resin and dispersing the resin powder; and (c) heating the thermal adhesive resin powder at a temperature lower than the melting temperature of the resin powder so as to prepare a sheet having a plurality of voids.

Abstract: A method for producing a monolithic porous body having a trimodal hierarchical porous structure by a sol-gel method is provided. The method includes a sol preparation step of preparing a precursor sol, a gelation step of inducing a sol-gel transition and a phase separation in parallel on the precursor sol in a gelation container housing a template obtained by configuring organic polymer fibers into an aggregation having a three-dimensional spread, to form a gel made of a co-continuous structure of a hydrogel phase and a solvent phase, in the space around the organic polymer fibers, and a removal step of removing the solvent phase and the organic polymer fibers individually or simultaneously from the gel. The organic polymer fibers have a structure in which the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is contractible while the extension in the longitudinal direction is restricted.

Abstract: A hydrogel based occlusion system, a method for occluding vessels, appendages or aneurysms, and a method for hydrogel synthesis are disclosed. The hydrogel based occlusion system includes a hydrogel having a shrunken and a swollen state and a delivery tool configured to deliver the hydrogel to a target occlusion location. The hydrogel is configured to permanently occlude the target occlusion location in the swollen state. The hydrogel may be an electro-activated hydrogel (EAH) which could be electro-activated with a delivery system to control the degree of swelling/shrinking.

Abstract: The present invention provides monolithic supports produced from linear aliphatic polyamides. It also provides a method of producing said monolithic supports by dissolution/precipitation of linear aliphatic polyamides. Finally, the invention provides using said supports in chromatography as well as chromatography columns containing said supports.

Abstract: Process for the production of nanoporous polymer foams, comprising the stages a) loading of a single-phase, thermoplastic polymer melt with a gas under a pressure and at a temperature at which the gas is in the supercritical state, b) heating of the laden polymer melt to a temperature which lies in the range from 40° C. under to 40° C. over the glass transition temperature of the unladen polymer melt determinable by means of DSC according to DIN-ISO 11357-2 at a heating rate of 20 K/min, c) depressurization of the polymer melt loaded in stage a) and heated in stage b) with a depressurization rate in the range from 15,000 to 200,000 MPa/sec, and the nanoporous polymer foams with a cell count in the range from 1,000 to 100,000 cells/mm and a density in the range from 10 to 500 kg/m3 obtainable according to the process.

Abstract: A process for producing expanded polyolefin resin particles with use as a foaming agent of water contained in an aqueous dispersion medium. The process includes dispersing polyolefin resin particles together with the aqueous dispersion medium into a closed vessel; heating the polyolefin resin particles up to or above a softening temperature of the polyolefin resin particles and pressurizing the polyolefin resin particles; and releasing the polyolefin resin particles into a zone whose pressure is lower than an internal pressure of the closed vessel. The polyolefin resin particles are composed of a polyolefin resin composition including polyolefin resin, a water-absorbing substance, and a foam nucleating agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a porous electrospun fiber with uniform minute pores and very large surface area, and thus porous electrospun fiber can be preferably applicable to various uses that need mesoporous materials, and a method of preparing the same. The porous electrospun fiber comprises an acrylamide-based polymer.

Abstract: A slightly puffed, low density, moisture-absorbing and odor-absorbing additive that can readily remove undesirable odors from a confined space is produced from re-purposed spent carbon materials obtained from other processes. The product is particularly suitable as an addition to animal litters and the like with possible uses in human applications. An aspect of the method includes a step of extruding a spent carbon mixture, optionally containing diatomaceous earth to obtain the additive. Also disclosed are de-germinated corn flour, or grits, that aid process flow and can serve as a substrate for the spent carbon materials.

Abstract: The invention proposes a sealing shell (101) for partially bounding and for sealing a cavity (111), the sealing shell having a foam mold side and a tool carrier side, wherein the sealing shell is made of a material that is compressed when the cavity is closed.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of making open celled foams including a matrix of interconnected spheres. The open celled foams are silicone based materials and can be used to coat implants, such as breast implants, and function to encourage tissue ingrowth and reduce capsular formation.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition that contains a rigid renewable polyester and has a voided structure and low density is provided. To achieve such a structure, the renewable polyester is blended with a polymeric toughening additive to form a precursor material in which the toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. The precursor material is thereafter stretched or drawn at a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the polyester (i.e., “cold drawn”). This creates a network of voids located adjacent to the discrete domains, which as a result of their proximal location, can form a bridge between the boundaries of the voids and act as internal structural “hinges” that help stabilize the network and increase its ability to dissipate energy. The present inventors have also discovered that the voids can be distributed in a substantially homogeneous fashion throughout the composition.

Abstract: A counterpressure/temperature control apparatus, comprises: a mold, having a runner and an air passage, both coupled to a mold cavity inside the mold; a logic control valve, coupled to the air passage for controlling a high-temperature gas or/and a counterpressure gas to flow in and out the mold cavity; a counterpressure gas supplying device, for supplying the counterpressure gas to the mold cavity through the logic control valve; and a high-temperature gas supplying device, for supplying the high-temperature gas to the mold cavity through the logic control valve; wherein the mold cavity is heated by the high-temperature gas, while subjecting the same to a counterpressure provided from the counterpressure gas supplying device during an injection molding process, and thereby, not only the surface quality of a product resulting from the injection molding process can be improved, but also the size of foams and the distribution evenness thereof are enhanced.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for perforated graphene monolayers and membranes containing perforated graphene monolayers. An example membrane may include a graphene monolayer having a plurality of discrete pores that may be chemically perforated into the graphene monolayer. The discrete pores may be of substantially uniform pore size. The pore size may be characterized by one or more carbon vacancy defects in the graphene monolayer. The graphene monolayer may have substantially uniform pore sizes throughout. In some examples, the membrane may include a permeable substrate that contacts the graphene monolayer and which may support the graphene monolayer. Such perforated graphene monolayers, and membranes comprising such perforated graphene monolayers may exhibit improved properties compared to conventional polymeric membranes for gas separations, e.g., greater selectivity, greater gas permeation rates, or the like.

Abstract: An article comprising: a monolithic, single layer, rigid thermoplastic interior component for an aircraft, wherein the thermoplastic interior component has a microcellular foam structure, wherein the thermoplastic interior component has an average two minute heat release of less than or equal to 65 kw-min/m2 when tested in accordance with the requirements of FAR 25.853 (d), Appendix F, Part IV through Amendment 25-116; and wherein the thermoplastic interior component has an average peak heat release of less than or equal to 65 kw/m2 when tested in accordance with the requirements of FAR 25.853 (d), Appendix F, Part IV through Amendment 25-116.

Abstract: It concerns a crosslinkable and foaming polyester-polyurethane resin moulding composition, comprising: an A component, comprising: A1) at least one poly-functional isocyanate compound, and A2) at least one free radical polymerization initiator a B component, comprising by weight: B1) 100 parts of at least one polyol resin comprising: —B11) 50 to 80 parts of at least one ethylenically unsaturated polyester polyol—B 12) 20 to 50 parts of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, with, B11), being the reaction product of: a) an acid component comprising: a1) at least one ethylenically unsaturated diacid, and a2) at least one saturated diacid with a1/a2 molar ratio so varying to have an unsaturation content in B11) from 0.25/1 to 5/1, and, b) a diol component in excess with respect to component a) B2) from 0.01 to 1.

Abstract: Durable hydrophilic compositions comprising aliphatic polyester, an anionic surfactant, and in some embodiments, a carrier.

Abstract: This invention provides composite semiconductor substrates and methods for fabricating such substrates. The composite structures include a semiconductor substrate, a semiconductor superstrate and an intermediate layer interposed between the substrate and the superstrate that comprises a material that undergoes a structural transformation when subject to a suitable heat treatment. The methods provide such a heat treatment so that the intermediate layer becomes spongy or porous, being filled with numerous micro-bubbles or micro-cavities containing a gaseous phase. The composite semiconductor substrates with structurally-transformed intermediate layers have numerous applications.

Abstract: A plastic pallet described herein may have a plastic upper deck with an upper side on which goods can be stacked. Furthermore, a plurality of plastic skids are present, spaced apart from the upper deck and arranged substantially parallel to the upper deck. Plastic spacer blocks are located between the upper deck and the skids. The upper deck and the skids are manufactured as separate parts which in an assembled state are tightened together by tightening pins. The tightening pins each extend through a bore in each of the spacer blocks and corresponding holes in the upper deck and the skids.

Abstract: To provide an add-in material to be added to a porous molded body base, the add-in material being capable of developing a pore of appropriate size efficiently without degrading the formability and productivity of a porous molded body, particularly a porous fired body when producing the porous molded body. A shrinkable fiber composed of a thermoplastic resin and to be dispersed in a base of a porous molded body, particularly a porous fired body, wherein the shrinkable fiber has a fiber diameter of 10 to 40 ?m, a fiber length of 1 to 20 mm, and a dry-heat shrinkage percentage of at least 8% when subjected to heat treatment at 80° C. for 5 minutes.

Abstract: After heating the expandable resin beads to sealing temperature of expandable resin beads in the presence of heated steam, foam cells are sealed and cooled while controlling the foaming amount. The foaming amount is controlled by pressure control on the expandable resin beads in the mold. Mutually adjacent foam cells are softened, fused, and bonded on contact faces, and thereby a foamed molding is manufactured. This foamed molding is characterized by three-dimensional permeable pores of volume porosity of 10 to 40% among foam cells, having bending limit strength of at least 10N. Without using adhesive resin, a foamed molding having enough strength and desired porous structure is obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a porous membrane having a particle filtration value of at least 10 under U.S. Military Standard MIL-STD-282 (1956), where the porous membrane is a polyethylene membrane. The membranes according to the invention are particularly useful for filters such as ASHRAE filters, HEPA filters and ULPA filters for example in heating, ventilating, respirators and air conditioning applications.

Abstract: To obtain a non-particle-aggregation-type organic polymer monolith separation medium, there is provided a monolith separation medium comprising a skeletal phase and pores being continuous in the form of three-dimensional network, which skeletal phase on its surface has a functional group permitting introduction of a new functional group. The skeletal phase has a non-particle-aggregation-type co-continuous structure having an average diameter of submicron to micrometer size, and is constituted of an addition polymer from an epoxy compound of bi- or higher functionality and an amine compound of bi- or higher functionality. Further, the skeletal phase is enriched in organic matter and does not contain any carbon atoms derived from aromatic series.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to porous membranes and methods of making the same. An example of the method includes exposing a polymeric film (including a polymer and i) a gel-forming polymer, ii) ceramic particles, or iii) combinations of i and ii) established on a carrier belt to a non-solvent or a slightly miscible solvent of a polymer in the polymeric film, thereby inducing formation of a porous structure in the polymeric film. The method further includes transporting the polymeric film on the carrier belt into a bath of a non-solvent or a slightly miscible solvent of the polymer for a predetermined time thereby finalizing the formation of the porous structure and forming the porous membrane. The porous membrane is removed from the non-solvent or slightly miscible solvent bath.

Abstract: In a manufacturing method of 3D patterned foam sheet, a foaming material is placed in a foaming mold for a foaming process, and the foaming mold has lines in a predetermined pattern formed on upper and lower walls of the foaming mold, such that after the foaming material is formed, the foaming sheet with the lines in a predetermined pattern can be produced, and matching molds engaged with each other can be used for an extrusion, and the pattern formed on the foam sheet is twisted, and a 3D stylish model with a shape matched to the shape of the mold is formed on the foam sheet.

Abstract: A system and method of forming seating materials having variable density gradient for high hardness ratio of high-to-low deflection, and more specifically to forming foam materials for vehicle seats having variable density gradient that allow greater comfort across a wider range of occupant weights.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solid electrolyte for a dye-sensitized solar cell, which includes a three-dimensional porous thin film made of a hydrophilic polymer material, and a dye-sensitized solar cell using the same. More particularly, the present invention provides a high-efficient dye-sensitized solar cell, in which polymer nanofibers having high specific surface area are used in an electrolyte layer to effectively induce an increase in photocurrent, thereby increasing the amount of electrolyte impregnated. When the porous film prepared by the method of the present invention is used as a solid electrolyte for a dye-sensitized solar cell, a process of forming an electrolyte inlet and sealing the inlet is not required, which simplifies the entire process, compared to an existing dye-sensitized solar cell using a liquid electrolyte.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a microporous polyolefin film useable as a battery separator, which is easy to control strength, permeability and shrinking properties of the microporous film and embodies excellent quality uniformity and production stability in fabricating the microporous film.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved efficient and effective systems and methods of manufacturing hydrophilic polyethersulfone (PES) membrane suitable for commercial applications and the resultant hydrophilic polyethersulfone (PES) membrane suitable for commercial applications produced thereby and includes methods of manufacturing hydrophilic polyethersulfone (PES) membrane comprising the acts of: providing hydrophobic PES membrane; prewetting the hydrophobic PES membrane in a sufficient amount of a liquid having a sufficiently low surface tension; exposing the wet hydrophobic PES membrane to a sufficient amount of an aqueous solution of oxidizer; and after the exposing act, heating the hydrophobic PES membrane for a sufficient time at a sufficient temperature and methods of manufacturing hydrophilic polyethersulfone (PES) membrane comprising the acts of: providing gel PES membrane; exposing the gel PES membrane to a sufficient amount of an aqueous solution of oxidizer; and after the exposing act, heati

Abstract: A pelletizing machine for forming pellets from extruded material includes an extruder having at least one exit port and a body defining a cutting chamber through which high-temperature liquid flows, flooding the cutting chamber. The exit port of the extruder opens into the cutting chamber, which includes a cutting section defining a flow path for liquid through the cutting section. A cutter in the cutting section of the cutting chamber is mounted for rotation about an axis generally perpendicular to the first direction and disposed for cutting the extruded material exiting the exit port into the pellets. The axis of rotation of the cutter is parallel to or coincident with the flow path of the cutting section. A method for forming pellets of thermoplastic material with a foaming agent is also disclosed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a porous member formed by providing a member formed of a fluororesin containing carbon fiber and having a predetermined shape and exposing the member to an oxidizing gas to remove the carbon fiber contained in the member.

Abstract: SAPO-34 membranes and methods for their preparation and use are described. The SAPO-34 membranes are prepared by contacting at least one surface of a porous membrane support with a synthesis gel. The Si/Al ratio of the synthesis gel can be from 0.3 to 0.15. SAPO-34 crystals are optionally applied to the surface of the support prior to synthesis. A layer of SAPO-34 crystals is formed on at least one surface of the support. SAPO-34 crystals may also form in the pores of the support. SAPO-34 membranes of the invention can have improved selectivity for certain gas mixtures, including mixtures of carbon dioxide and methane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a foamed molded article production method that can produce polycarbonate resin foamed blow-molded articles, etc. Which are good over a wide range of densities. The present invention is a method for producing a foamed molded article including extruding a foamable molten resin, formed by kneading a polycarbonate resin, a polyester resin in an amount of 5 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polycarbonate resin and a foaming agent, from a die to obtain a foamed parison, and molding the foamed parison in a softened state in a mold. The polyester resin is a polyester copolymer containing diol component units, 10 to 80 mol % of which are glycol component units each having a cyclic ether structure, and dicarboxylic acid component units.

Abstract: This invention provides a plastic container characterized in that an expanded layer comprising expanded cells having a flat shape with an average major axis of not more than 400 ?m and an average aspect ratio (L/t) of not less than 6 as viewed in cross section of the container wall along the maximum stretch direction, which are oriented in the stretch direction and are distributed so as to be superimposed on top of each other in the thickness-wise direction, is formed within the container wall. In this container, expanded cells having a flat shape are distributed so as to orient in a given direction and, thus, has light shielding properties and has a pearl-like appearance, that is, has a very high commercial value. Further, since any colorant is not contained, the suitability for recycling is excellent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microcellular foam of a thermoplastic resin and a method for preparing the same, and more particularly to a microcellular foam comprising a skin layer having a porosity of below 5% and a core layer having a porosity of at least 5%, wherein the thickness of the skin layer accounts for 5 to 50% of the entire foam, and a method for preparing the same. The microcellular foam of the present invention is advantageous in that it has a thicker skin layer and smaller and uniform micropores in the core layer, compared with conventional microcellular foams, while having mechanical properties comparable to those of conventional non-foamed sheets.

Abstract: A method for producing a thermoplastic resin micro-porous film wherein a thermoplastic resin and a solvent (A) are melted and kneaded together to prepare a solution, the solution is extruded and cooled to prepare a formed product in a gel state, and the residual solvent (A) is removed from the formed product, characterized in that in the step of removing the solvent (A) use is made of a non-aqueous solvent (B) which is compatible with the solvent (A) and not compatible with the thermoplastic resin, and has a boiling point of 100° or higher and a flashing point of 0° or higher. The use of the non-aqueous solvent (B) provides a production method which allows the removal of a solvent with good efficiency and also with the reduction of a fear of environmental pollution and catching fire.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing glass-fiber-reinforced molded resin foam which retains intact material properties inherent in glass-fiber-reinforced molded resins, has a finely and evenly foamed state, and has excellent mechanical strength, and which can be reduced in weight. The method for producing glass-fiber-reinforced molded resin foam comprises subjecting a resin, flat glass fibers, and a blowing agent to injection molding.