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Rubber Materials: Fundamentals, Sustainability, and Applications provides a fresh perspective on the potential of rubber materials in the 21st century when our global society faces unprecedented challenges related to resource consumption, waste management, and environmental impact. The book begins with an overview of the foundation of rubber science, covering fundamental principles, recent advancements, and future challenges. Sections discuss sustainability aspects and emerging trends within elastomer science and technology, all within the context of the 7Rs of the circular economy. Finally, the book presents advanced sustainable applications of rubber materials in diverse fields, including robotics, healthcare, energy, and more.
This book serves as a valuable reference to materials scientists, industrial and academic researchers, and R&D professionals seeking to explore sustainable solutions in the realm of rubbers and elastomers, including their green applications.
Contents
Part I: Fundamentals of Rubber Science and Technology
1. Introduction to Rubber Science: A Historical Perspective, Recent Developments, and Future Challenges
2. Natural Rubber: From Hevea Brasiliensis to Advanced Applications - A Fundamental Overview
3. Synthetic Rubber: A Brief Guide to its Variants and Applications
4. The Science and Technology of Silicone Rubbers
5. Progress in Thermoplastic Elastomeric Materials
6. Next-Generation Polyurethanes: Breakthroughs in Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
7. Latex Fundamentals: Understanding Its Origins and Opportunities
8. The Evolution of Rubber Reinforcement: From Carbon Black and Silica to Fully Sustainable Fillers
9. Characterization Techniques: Understanding the Rubber Compounds
10. Dynamic Chemistry in Elastomers: Fundamentals and Emerging Applications
Part II: Sustainability
11. Renew: Sustainable and Renewable Feedstocks for Elastomer Compounds and Additives
12. Recover: Advancements in Tire Waste Management - From Collection to Disposal and Beyond
13. Repair: Innovations in Self-Healing Elastomers for Enhanced Material Longevity and Sustainability
14. Recycling, Upcycling, and Reuse of Scrap Rubber: Novel Approaches and Applications
15. Redesign and Reduce: Rethinking Rubber Recipes for Sustainable Elastomer Production
16. Design of Experiments (DOE) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as Experimental Tools for Elastomer Sustainability
Part III: Advanced Applications
17. The Magic Triangle in Tire Technology: Advancements in Rolling Resistance, Wet Grip, and Durability
18. Smart Rubbers: Developments of Stimuli-Responsive and Adaptive Materials
19. Innovations in Elastomer-based Soft Robotics and Actuators
20. Additive Manufacturing of Rubbers: A New Frontier in Polymer Science Future
21. Future Directions in Rubber Science and Technology: A Visionary Perspective
