2026-02-188 min readVIESUNCO Materials Science Team

2026 Footwear Midsole Revolution: Supercritical N2/CO2 Physical Foamed TPE & Net-Zero Carbon Decarbonization

Analyzing the global footwear shift to supercritical fluid (SCF) physical foaming, achieving 43% carbon reduction and 70%+ kinetic energy return.

#Supercritical Foaming#Shoe Midsole#Decarbonization#Microcellular TPE#Circular Footwear
2026 Footwear Midsole Revolution: Supercritical N2/CO2 Physical Foamed TPE & Net-Zero Carbon Decarbonization

1. Supercritical Fluid Foaming in Performance Footwear

Produces billions of closed microcellular pores (10–30 μm) with zero chemical residue.

Supercritical Foamed Midsole Applications for Performance Running Footwear
Supercritical Foamed Midsole Applications for Performance Running Footwear

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