Current view on rubber development for Mars
by Rafal Anyszka, University of Twente and University of Akron; Anke Blume and Wisut Kaewsakul, University of Twente; Li Jia,
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2024
Unique features of plasticizer-free soft TPU made with bio-based polyol from 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol and sebacic acid
by Shun Okura, Kunio Mayahara and Hoan Tran, Kuraray Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a multiblock copolymer that consists of a
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Styrenic block copolymer additives enabling circularity of packaging
by Aparajita Bhattacharya and Yuliya Streen, Kraton The flexible packaging industry is working on multiple fronts to achieve its set
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Advanced perfluoroelastomers: The preferred sealing solution for oil and gas
The technology for sealing has considerably advanced since it was first developed in the late 1800s. It is crucial to
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Patents for September
Patent News as collected by the editors of Rubber World for September 2024 Tackifier for elastomer compoundsU.S. patent: 11,873,366Issued: January
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Driving towards equivalent performance and beyond: Monolith carbon black properties and use in Goodyear tires
Three grades of Monolith carbon black are introduced that are made through the utilization of a novel thermal plasma process, and which offer colloidal characteristics as well as performance in rubber that are very similar to furnace black.
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FDA compliant Zetpol HNBR non-black compounds
Use of response surface methodology (RSM) to optimize the percentage hydrogenation in the hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR), filler surface area, plasticizer loading and peroxide loading to create a statistical model that can be used to meet rubber compound specifications for non-black applications is examined.
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Chemistry behind various crosslinking techniques in silicone elastomers
Diverse crosslinking chemistries utilized in silicone elastomers are explored, focusing on their applications in the medical field and highlighting recent advancements, challenges and prospects in enhancing the performance and biocompatibility of silicone elastomers
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August 2024
The August 2024 issue of Rubber World is now available online. Inside you’ll find the following articles Driving towards equivalent
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August Patents
Patent News as compiled by the editors of Rubber World for August 2024. Low-dielectric rubber resin material and low-dielectric metal
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