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55 articles for “Rubber”
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Review Article: Butyl and Halo-Butyl Rubbers
Abstract: Butyl and halo butyl rubbers are key raw materials for various industries due to their exceptional properties, like permeability to gases, high chemical resistance, and durability. Butyl rubber (IIR) is composed of isobutylene with small amounts of isoprene, offering a low permeability to gases, making it ideal for applications in the automotive, medical, and consumer goods. Butyl Rubber is non-polar nature and possess excellent insulation properties which further enhance its …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Synthesis of Bromobutyl Rubber: Effect of Reaction Temperature and Time on Bromobutyl Rubber Microstructure
Abstract: Butyl rubber is prepared by cationic polymerization process either by solution or slurry phase by randomly copolymerizing isobutylene with small amount of isoprene (1-3 mol %). It has good air impermeability and oxidative stability and thus finds extensive use in inner tube applications. The presence of unsaturation in the form of isoprene units in butyl rubber provides a means of enhancing useful properties of this important commodity elastomer by incorporation …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Methods for Obtaining Ozone-Resistant Rubber Based on Elastomers
Abstract: Technical Rubber products are one of the main products with the widest range of uses today. To expand the scope of RTM use, it is necessary to increase its varieties. The most demanded rubber products are rubber products with high mechanical strength in contact with ozone. In this work, several polymer mixtures were used to obtain ozone-resistant rubber products. For this purpose, ethylene propylene terpolymer, polyvinyl chloride, and butadiene-nitrile rubber …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Study of Liquid Rubber Printing on a 3D Printer by Using a Peristaltic Pump
Abstract: The additive manufacturing (AM) process known as direct-ink writing (DIW), also known as direct-print (DP) or direct-write (DW), has great practicality in a variety of material types. In this process, it is essential for the ink formulation utilized for the DIW process to be a paste-type ink with a time-dependent shear-thinning property. Rubber has been utilized in a variety of applications however, the high pressure and temperature needed to treat …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Fatigue Performance of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Nanocomposites Modified Using Core-Shell Rubber Particles and Nanosilica
Abstract: This study investigates the fatigue behavior of carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy composites modified with nanosilica, core-shell rubber particles, and a hybrid of both additives. Specifically, the composites were formulated with 10 wt% nanosilica, 10 wt% core-shell rubber particles, and a hybrid containing 10 wt% of each additive. The research aimed to assess how these modifications influence the mechanical performance and fatigue resistance of the composites under cyclic loading conditions. The addition …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 8–20 Read article
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An Investigation into the Mechanical and Strength Properties of Rubberized Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: In this study, the suitability of large rubber chunks from shredded tires as aggregates in cold mixes for road construction is investigated. The rubber was used as an additive to the asphalt binder. Thirty percent of rubber by weight was introduced into the binder at a higher temperature and the rubber was allowed to react with the binder. It was shown among other findings that for various particle sizes, the …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Influence of Rubber Particle Size on the Ductility and Energy Absorption of Structural Elements
Abstract: Abstract This research investigates how the rubber particle sizes influence the ductility and energy absorption of structural members made of RC. For this analysis, the different types of waste tire rubbers (with a grains size of 1–2 mm, 3–5 mm, and 6–10 mm) were partially replaced for fine aggre-gates. The compressive strengths, load-deflection behaviors, ductility ratios and energy dissipation properties are discussed by means of experimental mix design analysis and …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR RUBBER CHEMICALS ESPECIALLY -one -amine, & -ol.
Abstract: Indian rubber industry has much positive strength, the chemicals which is used in rubber industry has increased due to increase rubber production. The manufacturing of rubber chemicals requires extensive process. A broad spectrum of chemicals numbering into the hundreds and encompassing many structural and use categories are employed in the rubber industry for a multitude of applications. Additives can thus be classified according to their functions which include: vulcanizing agents, …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 42–51 Read article
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A Study on Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregates with Crumb Rubber and Cement with Metakaolin
Abstract: Concrete, often referred to as man-made rock, consists of cement, aggregates, and water. Recent experimental studies have explored the strength characteristics of concrete by partially replacing fine aggregate with crumb rubber and cement with metakaolin. Concrete cubes were tested for compressive strength at 7 and 28 days, using various percentages of crumb rubber and metakaolin as replacements for fine aggregate and cement, respectively. The aim of the study was to …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–18 Read article
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Soil Stabilization with Waste Shredded Rubber Tyre Chips
Abstract: Soil stabilization means modification of the soil properties by the addition of any other material to meet the required engineering requirements. Construction engineering structures on the weak soils are considered to be unsafe. The load bearing capacity of these weak soils can be improved by means of various ground improvement techniques. Use of waste shredded rubber tyre chips in geotechnical engineering for enhancing the soil properties has received great attention …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Emerging Trend of Rubber and Polymer Nano-composites
Abstract: This review is a description of rubber and polymer constituted forms to enhance desirable properties. Fibre reinforced thermo-setting polymers are constituted from fabrics in polymer, which cross linked matrix has stiff and tough properties after addition of another constitutive. Electrical stress originating in hot spots has removed after use of proper nano filler in place of two type coats on electrical cables. Increasing performance oriented properties have subjected additional descriptive, …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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A Review on Polybutadiene Rubber Composites
Abstract: Rubber composites are crucial materials that obtained by the combination of two or more components i.e. rubber and filler, comprising with different fundamental properties. The composites are lighter yet stronger materials in nature with intermediate characteristics of both the initial ingredients. Polybutadiene rubber (PBR) is one of the highly produced global synthetic rubber having significant industrial applications. PBR composites showed improved physical, mechanical and thermal properties, with greater strength, resistance …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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Green Routes for Modification of Cure Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compound
Abstract: Compounding of rubber is very crucial to make the raw rubber suitable for its end use. Term Compounding of rubber refers to the selection and mixing the different ingredients that fulfil the processing, performance, cost requirements of finished rubber products. The compounding ingredients include fillers, reinforcements, plasticizers, curatives, accelerators, stabilizers etc. The curatives play key role in the formation of crosslink or vulcanisation. Since Ionic level (IL) has very low …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Functional Rubber Particles and Their Applications- A Review
Abstract: Functional rubber powders (FRPs) are emerging as a potential class of materials derived primarily from end-of-life tires (ELTs) and other rubber scraps through mechanical, cryogenic, or de-vulcanization methods. These powders act as high-performance additives or reinforcing fillers in various engineering applications due to their low cost, improved surface properties, customizable particle sizes, and ability to undergo further chemical reactions. This review provides an overview of the production technologies, focusing on …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Walnut Shells’ Potential Use as Biofillers in Natural Rubber Composites
Abstract: The study assessed the potential of walnut shells as a filler in natural rubber composites. Walnut shells were finely ground, sieved through a 75 μm mesh, and incorporated into natural rubber at different filler loadings: unfilled, 20 parts per hundred rubber (phr), 30 phr, 40 phr, and 50 phr. The physicochemical properties of the walnut shell powder were analyzed, yielding results of 5.30 for pH, 10.10% for moisture content, 2.50% …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Functionalization of Reclaim Rubber: Possible Precursor for Polyblends in Engineering Applications
Abstract: Improvements in mechanical and dynamic properties of a blend can be achieved by surface treatments such as grafting of functional groups on one of the blend components or activation by the application of a coating of a polymer. This paper describes the effect of grafting maleic anhydride on reclaim rubber with varying levels of maleic anhydride (i.e., 2 and 5 phr) on open two roll mills. Investigated cure characteristics and …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Experimental Study of Concrete Using Crumb Rubber with Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregates
Abstract: The cost effective About one crore 10 lakhs all types of new vehicles are added all year to the Indian roads. The increase of about three crores discarded tyres each year stance a potential threat to the environment. The greatest way to overcome this problem is to catch alternative aggregates for construction. The proposed work presents an investigational study of result of use of solid waste material (crumb rubber) in …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Use of Nano-additives in Rubber Compounding: A Review
Abstract: Rubber nanocomposites nowadays find an important position both in academic and industrial point of view and extensive research work is under way in this area. Due to their ever-growing significance of nano-additives, thorough investigation becomes necessary especially for their applications in various industries. Due to enhanced surface area and high aspect ratio of nanomaterials results in superior matrix/filler interaction and lead to superior and versatile properties in wide range of …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 40–47 Read article
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Effect of Castor Oil Based Multi-Functional Additive on the Properties of Natural Rubber Vulcanizate
Abstract: The effect of castor oil based multifunctional additives on the properties of natural rubber vulcanizate was studied. The castor oil was extracted from castor seed via mechanical expression and characterized. The castor oil based Multifunctional Additive (MFA) was synthesized by reacting castor oil with Diethylamine at temperature of 80oC under constant stirring for one hour and further cooled in a water bath to terminate the reaction. The formulation of the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Hevea Brasiliensis Wild. Ex. A. de. Juss. Müell-Arg. Rubber Crop of Tropical Origin Significant Features
Abstract: Economic botany is branches of the botanical sciences which is concerned with the utilization of the plant parts for their significance values , in this branches we usually refers the economic values plants for their betterment and for goods of economic values with their best breeding objectives with values addition according to the times .Rubber is the crop of the great values, they are of the tropical origin,latex of the …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 16–22 Read article