MIT engineers have created a “supercapacitor” made of ancient, abundant materials, that can store large amounts of energy. Made of just cement, water, and carbon black, the device could form the basis for inexpensive systems that store intermittently renewable energy, such as solar or wind energy.
Read MoreThe board of directors of CSRC group approved a plan to partner with Eco Infinic Co., Ltd., a Thailand subsidiary of SHEICO group. The partnership aims to invest in the recovered carbon black (rCB) business at the original site of Continental Carbon Company (CCC) Phenix plant, jointly developing the North American market for recovered carbon black. This new plant is scheduled to commence production in 2026, and expected to become one of the largest recovered carbon black plants in North America.
Read MoreNovo Holdings and A.P. Moller Holding have enabled a €150 million
fundraise for CIRCTEC by leading with a €75 million equity investment.
Financing includes €22.5 million of grants awarded by the Government of the Netherlands.
The new APS Elastomers high-temperature TPU product line boasts remarkable advancements, including an impressive increase of 40°C to 60°C in melting temperature. This significant enhancement not only expands the range of applications but also ensures superior performance under extreme conditions.
Read MoreImproved quality compounds using optimized grades of compounded butyl rubber, conductive carbon blacks and resin vulcanization systems have contributed to incremental improvements in tire curing bladder performance, allowing optimization of bladder gauge and dimensions to facilitate rapid heat flow into the curing tire.
Read MoreFriction induced noise in automotive door seals is mitigated with highly durable water-based coatings having a low coefficient of friction.
Read MoreA design of experiments (DOE) on two EPDM rubber extrusion compounds identifies to what degree properties are influenced by mixing drop temperature, milling time and mill temperature.
Read MoreA measurement technique makes it possible to scan surfaces of several cm2 to show the distribution of different chemical elements.
Read MorePatent News as compiled by the editors of Rubber World for May 2024. Rubber composition and a tireU.S. patent: 11,802,195
Read MoreSmithers announces the launch of Virtual Tire Lab, a unique, comprehensive toolset for analyzing raw data and comparing, contrasting, and adjusting virtual tire models for use in design analysis, simulation, and model certification. Virtual Tire Lab utilizes an annual subscription model to provide clients with access to a library of passenger and light truck tire models. During the subscription period, models are added to the Virtual Tire Lab library and include a variety of popular brands, sizes, and categories; such as all-weather, all-season, and EV-specific tires. All models are MF6.2 UM14 Handling Models.
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