August 2025

Liquid rubber: A crosslinkable plasticizer
by Junya Takai, Yosuke Uehara, Yoshikazu Ueno and Tatsuyuki Abe, Kuraray.
Kuraray liquid rubber with a plasticizing effect on rubber compounds does not cause issues like bleeding or volatilization due to its co-vulcanizability, unlike conventional process oils.
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New heights for rubber characterization
by Andrea Incardona, Instron C.E.A.S.T.
Bridging the gap between simulation and experimental results can be accomplished with advanced instrumentation for rubber testing, including systems used for drop tower tensile impact testing.
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Towards sustainable and low carbon vulcanization
by Olivier Roumache and Jean-Pierre Evers, Silox.
Silox zinc oxide solutions are said to be innovative, sustainable and competitive solutions to meet future regulatory requirements, while improving the technical performance of rubber through the ecological transition in the vulcanization industry.
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Crosslinking: The journey from weaker plastic to stronger rubber elasticity
by Dasitha Lakshan, consultant.
A conceptual train journey is presented by the author that reimagines the chemistry of S vulcanization; in the world of rubber science, every product begins its journey with plasticity before the crosslinking process unites rubber chains into a closer and stronger state of elasticity.
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