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This follow-up to the 2025 Global Polymer Summit and Expo, held last month in Cleveland, OH, and published for the
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Patents for October 2025
Patent News as compiled by our editors for the October issue of Rubber World. Fluorinated Copolymer Composition, Crosslinked Rubber and
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Basics of short fiber reinforcement in elastomer and thermoplastic compounds
by Vishal K. Chaurasia, David Maroli and Steve Trapp, Finite Fiber. Short fiber reinforcement has been used in elastomeric and
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Lignin-soy based flexible polyurethane foam for automotive applications
by Enoch Kofi Acquah, Rafael Auras, Anibal Bher, Kevin Dunne and Mojgan Nejad, Michigan State University. This study focuses on
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Tertiary amine-free and tin-free catalysts for lower density polyurethanes
by Stephen Cavender and Rajeshkumar K. Patel, Patcham. Ways in which various polyurethane products can be produced without using tertiary
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How recycled rubber opens the door to safe, accessible all-season play
by Scott Gerber, The Better Play Initiative Recycled rubber is used in everything from community parks, playgrounds and playing fields
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Patents for September
Patents for September as compiled by the editors of Rubber World Magazine. Plant derived polyamide based elastomer foam molded body,
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Crosslinking: The journey from weaker plastic to stronger rubber elasticity
A conceptual train journey is presented by the author that reimagines the chemistry of S vulcanization; in the world of rubber science, every product begins its journey with plasticity before the crosslinking process unites rubber chains into a closer and stronger state of elasticity.
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Towards sustainable and low carbon vulcanization
Silox zinc oxide solutions are said to be innovative, sustainable and competitive solutions to meet future regulatory requirements, while improving the technical performance of rubber through the ecological transition in the vulcanization industry.
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Liquid rubber: A crosslinkable plasticizer
Kuraray liquid rubber with a plasticizing effect on rubber compounds does not cause issues like bleeding or volatilization due to its co-vulcanizability, unlike conventional process oils.
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