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The products of expanded polypropylene(EPP) is widely explored and used. the PP modification methods, the preparation methods of EPP and the molding technology of EPP were reviewed. The application of EPP in the field of sporting equipment were also discussed. This paper may provide theoretical foundation for the applications and developments of EPP.
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Yu, L., Zhu, Q. & Yu, J. Development and application of expanded polypropylene foam. J. Wuhan Univ. Technol.-Mat. Sci. Edit. 28, 373–379 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11595-013-0698-1
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