A novel conceptual physico-chemical peptizer effectively reduces the Mooney viscosity of natural rubber compounds, while preserving desirable performance characteristics.
Read MoreInnovative ammonia free stabilization technology has been developed that functions in an acidic environment without harmful chemicals.
Read MoreThe history of the global latex industry is presented by the author, tracing its journey from rudimentary beginnings through incremental advancements to contemporary global shifts and innovations
Read MoreBy quantifying the extent of any deviations when testing two EPDM based compounds prepared with freshly made cure packs versus aged, pre-weighed packs, this study aims to determine the practical implications of cure pack aging, and to provide guidance on best practices for storage, handling and timing of cure system addition during rubber compound processing.
Read Moreby Boontham Nithi-Uthai, consultant Latex foam was industrially created in 1929 by Dunlop Rubber. The latex was foamed with fatty
Read MoreHainan, China – In a groundbreaking move to tackle labor shortages in the natural rubber industry, the Chinese Academy of
Read MoreA patented green process for biorubber extraction from the Taraxacum kok-saghyz plant provides significant savings in processing costs compared to existing technologies.
Read MoreU.S. Medical Glove Company is making history with the launch of the most advanced glove-making machine in the world. This state-of-the-art technology is revolutionizing self-reliance and reindustrializing American manufacturing, setting a new benchmark for efficiency, precision, and scalability.
Housed at their Harvard, IL facility, this groundbreaking machine represents a major leap forward in domestic production.
Read MoreRensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) researchers are part of a multi-institution team working to bring rubber production to the United States and better secure the supply chain for this critical material.
The team is supported through the “Transformation of American Rubber through Domestic Innovation for Supply Security” (TARDISS) Engineering Research Center (ERC) through the U.S. National Science Foundation. Headquartered at Ohio State University, TARDISS will receive $26 million over five years with the ability to renew for the same amount over another five years.
Read MoreThe U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a 5-year investment of $104 million, with a potential 10-year investment of up to $208 million, in four new NSF Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) to create technology powered solutions that benefit the nation for decades to come.
One of the four new centers is TARDISS: Transformation of American Rubber through Domestic Innovation for Supply Security. The Ohio State University (OSU) partnered with Caltech, North Carolina State University, Texas Tech University, the University of California Merced, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Case Western Reserve University for this new center. This makes OSU the only university in the nation to lead 2 ERCs simultaneously. Faculty members in the Food, Agriculture and Biological Engineering Department led the effort.
