Development of thermoplastic elastomer foams for footwear applications

• Main Author: Batrisyia Binte Mohamed Kamel
• Other Authors: Tan Lay Poh
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2024
• Subjects: Engineering; Thermoplastic elastomer; Midsole foam
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/175949
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Midsole foams play a crucial role in footwear, particularly in athletic shoes. Among the materials used for midsoles, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) stands out as the most commonly utilized. The desired characteristics of EVA foams include a delicate balance of low density, adequate rebound, minimal w...