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Dynamic mechanical properties and crosslink density testing of silicone elastomers

Material evaluation tests for this article were performed using the recently developed Dynamic Mechanical Yerzley Oscillograph (DMYO). Just like the Yerzley Oscillograph (YO), the DMYO supports the ASTM D945 standard. Its design is an evolution of the YO with additional sensors,
electronic data acquisition and computer control, including automated data evaluation.

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Beijing University researchers develop bio-based itaconate butadiene

The Beijing University of Chemical Technology has launched a bio-based itaconate butadiene. This project is researched by Professor Liqun Zhang’s team in the Beijing University of Chemical Technology. They started the research in 2008. After 13 years of hard work, a new generation of high performance and bio-based itaconate butadiene rubber has been successfully developed.

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