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Elastomers Market to grow to US$ 34.73 billion in 2021
A new analysis from Frost & Sullivan, London, titled „Analysis of the Global Elastomers Market“ finds that the total market was worth US$ 21.52 billion in 2014 and is expected to grow to $34.73 billion in 2021. Compared to synthetic elastomer (SE), the thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) segment is expected to grow faster.Weiterlesen...
Michelin and Barito Pacific to produce natural, eco-friendly rubber
Michelin and Barito Pacific Group (BPG) create a joint-venture in Indonesia to produce approximately 80,000 tonnes per annum natural, eco-friendly rubber. The joint-venture will be owned 53 % by BPG and 47 % by Michelin, with Michelin‘s contribution to the joint-venture amounting to US$ 55 million.Weiterlesen...
USA Rubber Industry Forum 2015 scheduled for June in Pittsburgh
The USA Rubber Industry Forum 2015 organized by Technobiz USA, Lebanon, is scheduled to take place in Pittsburgh, USA, from June 15-19. The forum is focussing on custom rubber mixing (June 15-17) and custom rubber molding (June 18-19) and will include conferences, training seminars and table-top exhibitions.Weiterlesen...
Rheological and mechanical Properties of biodegradable polymer Blends based on Polylactic Acid and Polyhydroxybutyrate
The present work is focused on study of rheological and mechanical properties of biodegradable polymer blends based on PLA/PHB combination. Flow curves and processing stability was measured using the oscillation rheometry. Effect of PLA/PHB ratio on processing stability as well as mechanical properties was investigated.Weiterlesen...
Effects of low Temperature Atmospheric Plasma on Wettability of natural Polymer surfaces and Microorganisms
Utilization of plasma in connection with wood is currently driven by availability of new types of plasma generating low temperature discharge at atmospheric pressure. The aim of this paper is to evaluate capability of atmospheric discharge with runaway electrons (ADRE plasma) in improving wettability of sessile oak wood surface at various regimes of plasma treatment.Weiterlesen...
Effect of uniaxial Deformation and Relaxation of Rubber/Carbon black Composites on their electrical Properties
Two composites with elastomeric matrices, namely EPDM and SBR, filled with elecroconductive carbon blacks were tested regarding the effect of mechanical deformation of the testing specimen on electrical conductivity of the material. Both decrease as well as increase of electric current was observed during the mechanical deformation or recovery.Weiterlesen...
Effect of Beta Irradiation on Mechanical Properties of Surface Layer of Injection Moulded High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
The influence of beta radiation on the changes in the structure and selected properties (mechanical and thermal) polymers were proved. The specimens of high density polyethylene (HDPE) were made by injection moulding technology and irradiated by low doses of beta radiation (0, 33, 66, 99, 132, 165 and 198 kGy).Weiterlesen...
The Influence of Corn Starch on Resistance of Rubber Blends to Fungi
In this project vulcanizates of rubber blends were prepared based on ethylenepropylenediene rubber with content of corn starch as a filler. Starch was used in its native and also thermoplasticform.Weiterlesen...
Effect of low Doses Beta Irradiation on Mechanical Properties of Surface Layer of Injection Moulded Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Using low doses of beta radiation for polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and its influence on the changes of micromechanical properties of surface layer has not been studied in detail so far. The specimens of PBT were made by injection moulding technology and irradiated by low doses of beta radiation (0, 33, 66 and 99 kGy).Weiterlesen...
Thermoplastic Vulcanizates Based on Polyethylene and Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (Part IV)
Thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) are thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) prepared by dynamic vulcanization where the rubber component is cured during intensive mixing with thermoplastics. It is suitable to decrease the costs of such materials.Weiterlesen...