The performance elastomer market is estimated to be worth US$ 19.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to be valued at US$ 41 billion in 2034. Between 2024 and 2034, the industry is expected to register a CAGR of 7.6% according to Future Market Insights.
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Researchers made a series of polymer gels with breakable bonds incorporated into different parts of the structure, and tested whether the properties changed after the gel was degraded and reformed.
The researchers hope this model system can be applied to other types of polymers, including adhesives, sealants and elastomers.
When planning to mold a fluoroelastomer part, one needs to understand its application, environment and part dimensions in order to determine polymer selection, cure system and other compounding ingredients and processing properties needed for compression, transfer or injection molding.
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In this article, data are presented that show comparisons between the performance of CirKular+ compatibilizers and polyolefinic compatibilizers that are alternatively used in compounds with post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR), as well as virgin resins.
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This investigation examines the effectiveness of using styrenic thermoplastic elastomers as impact modifiers in the recycling of post-consumer polystyrene (rPS) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (rABS) to improve their impact resistance.
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In this article, data are presented that show comparisons between the performance of CirKular+ compatibilizers and polyolefinic
compatibilizers that are alternatively used in compounds with post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR), as well as virgin resins.
In a first for the footwear industry, Huntsman has developed a liquid thermoplastic polyurethane (LTPU) that enables the rapid manufacture of high-performing midsoles and is aligned with the circularity ambitions of brands manufacturing sports and athleisure footwear.
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Adhesive innovations with styrenic thermoplastic elastomers In automobile manufacturing, hot melt adhesives have numerous purposes, such as applications in the trunk, roof linings, seat assembly, filter manufacturing, emblems, trim and assembly bonding. The trunks
of modern cars, especially trucks with large storage space, are complex. Individual elements, such as the trunk floor, rear seat backs, rear covers, etc., have been produced for several years with dispersion based adhesive systems, with a growing trend of polyurethane reactive (PUR) systems.
The research team of China’s Xi’an Jiaotong University used the reversible thermochrome deformation ability of liquid crystal elastomers, combined with the excellent mechanical properties of continuous fiber materials, to propose a direct-writing 4D printing method based on continuous fiber-reinforced liquid crystal elastomers. The continuous fibers embedded in the liquid crystal elastomer composite material played a role in significantly enhancing the mechanical properties and realizing the effect of bending deformation.
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A few of the well-known market leaders in the global thermoplastic elastomer market that are profiled by Research Nester are Arkema Group, Huntsman International LLC, Covestro AG, KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG, Kent Elastomer Products, ALTANA AG, Tosoh America, Inc., The Lubrizol Corporation, Teknor Apex Company, Inc., JSR Corporation, and other key market players
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