Penn State researchers developed an adhesive sensing device that seamlessly attaches to human skin to detect and monitor the wearer’s health. The writable sensors can be removed with tape, allowing new sensors to be patterned onto the device.
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Intracarcass pressure, or ICP, is the gas pressure which builds up in the body plies and interior layers of a tire. Buildup of oxygen in the tire body will cause thermo-oxidative degradation of internal tire components, and will lead to early tire failure and removal from service.
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Unleached latex products (such as Choice brand condoms tested in this study that are manufactured in China and distributed by the Republic of South Africa to prevent the spread of AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections) pose a significant risk of sensitization with life threatening Type I latex allergy and to residual sensitizing chemicals.
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The October 2024 issue of Rubber World is now available online. In this issue we cover the following topics. Replacement
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This follow-up to the 2024 International Elastomer Conference and Expo, held last month in Pittsburgh, PA, and published for the Rubber Division, ACS by Lippincott & Peto, Inc., includes photographs and summaries of IEC events, including the Rubber Division, ACS Service Award recipients, 2024 scholarship winners, the Experience Elastomers Student Outreach Program, nomination information for the Rubber Division, ACS 2026 Science & Technology Awards, 2024 exhibitors, and details on the Rubber Division, ACS Spring Technical Meeting.
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Tire formulations containing silane modified liquid rubbers show enhanced properties, such as lower rolling resistance and high wear resistance.
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A lesser known form of wear testing is evaluated to demonstrate the data that can be gathered from the Ueshima FPS wear testing system.
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Evidence of improved reinforcement with Molecular Rebar includes improved modulus, DIN abrasion resistance, improved rolling resistance and improved intrinsic strength
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Patent News and compiled by the editors of Rubber World Magazine for October 2024. Tire anti-tarnish protective solution and preparation
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Rubber World’s September 2024 issue is now available online. This issue emphasizes Tire Technology and Retreading. Articles include: Unique features
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