Methods for synthesizing and processing shape memory foams. The methods include utilizing supercritical carbon dioxide as a solvent, blowing agent, cleaning agent, sterilant, and/or reticulating agent.

Methods for synthesizing and processing shape memory foams. The methods include utilizing supercritical carbon dioxide as a solvent, blowing agent, cleaning agent, sterilant, and/or reticulating agent.

Polymeric based closed cell foams, such as shape memory polymer foams, contain bubbles. Making these bubbles continuous is called reticulation. Disclosed are embodiments of a device and method to controllably reticulate polymer-based closed cell foams by puncturing the membranes of these polymer-based closed cell foams.

Polymeric based closed cell foams, such as shape memory polymer foams, contain bubbles. Making these bubbles continuous is called reticulation. Disclosed are embodiments of a device and method to controllably reticulate polymer-based closed cell foams by puncturing the membranes of these polymer-based closed cell foams.

The present invention relates to particulate suppression compositions and methods of use thereof. In embodiments, the particulate suppression compositions and methods can be used to suppress dust. The compositions comprise amylopectin starch hydrogel powders and regenerated amylopectin starch hydrogels.

The present invention relates to particulate suppression compositions and methods of use thereof. In embodiments, the particulate suppression compositions and methods can be used to suppress dust. The compositions comprise amylopectin starch hydrogel powders and regenerated amylopectin starch hydrogels.