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Progress in bio-based itaconate butadiene rubber

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Bio-based itaconate butadiene rubber has been introduced by the Beijing University of Chemical Technology. This project was researched by professor Liqun Zhang’s team at the university. 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. Epoxy group functionalized poly(dibutyl itaconate-co-butadiene- glycidyl methacrylate) (PDBIBG) is the first class of macromolecular chain structures based on an itaconic acid resource which can realize the high value-added utilization of biomass resources and promote green and sustainable development within the rubber industry.

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Epsilon Carbon commissions India’s first integrated carbon black complex

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Epsilon Carbon Private Limited (ECPL) has established India’s first integrated carbon black complex located in Bellary, Karnataka. With a capacity of 115,000 tons per year (TPA), the carbon black Unit has successfully commissioned its operations and is already running close to its full capacity. The integrated facility produces both tread and carcass grades of ASTM carbon blacks for tire, non-tire rubber and plastic masterbatch partners globally.

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KraussMaffei introduces completely new Auma series

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The main advantage of the Auma operating principle over discontinuously operating platen presses consists of constant production conditions. The Auma ensures constant temperature, pressure and residence time values to avoid product quality variations, unevenness or undesired transition marks. That is reason enough why the Auma has firmly established itself in the market in the 0.5 to 20 mm thickness range.

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Beijing University researchers develop bio-based itaconate butadiene

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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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Dow introduces three new silicone technologies for automotive electronics

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Dow introduced three new silicone technologies for electric and hybrid-electric vehicle electronics applications. These innovative new products – DOWSIL™ TC-2035 CV Adhesive, DOWSIL™ TC-4551 CV Gap Filler and DOWSIL™ TC-4060 GB250 Thermal Gel – increase the already high value and versatility of Dow’s silicones portfolio to meet the evolving needs of automotive electrification. Advanced features of these DOWSIL™ products include reliable performance, high thermal conductivity, controlled volatility for very efficient heat dissipation, and easy processing for enhanced productivity.

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Global silicone resins market size is expected to reach $6.3 billion by 2026

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The global Silicone Resins Market size is expected to grow from USD 4.8 billion in 2021 to USD 6.3 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period. The driving factors for the silicone resins market is increased involvement of silicone resins in the industrial segment, and the building & construction, automotive & transportation, and electronic industries in emerging economies. This driving factor is boosting the demand for silicone resins industries.

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HeatBoss EPDM: High heat resistant EPDM promising for SAE J200 applications

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In modern cars, the space for the engine compartment is continuously shrinking for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Increasing vehicle compactness by reducing the space available for design engineers results in hotter engine components which restrict the rubber materials that can be used. This has boosted a fast growing demand in the rubber industry for elastomer parts with durability and increased resistance to temperature extremes. Among elastomers, silicone elastomers and fluoroelastomers show very effective heat resistance resulting from the strong Si-O and C-F bonds present in their chemical structure. However, the main drawbacks are their high price and high processing cost that make compounding, molding and final production very expensive

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