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Researchers Create Highly Stretchable Elastomer for 3D Printing

Elastomers are used in numerous applications because of its superior material properties of resilience, elasticity, and thermal and electrical insulation.

10 Feb 2017

New Bio-Inspired Adhesive Material can be Remotely Controlled by UV Light

Adhesive mechanisms can be observed in the natural world as seen in geckos and other animals that use it to walk upside down on the ceiling. These natural mechanisms have several benefits: for instance they are eternally strong adhesive - and without any residues or glues.

25 Jan 2017

‘Bottlebrush’ Silicone Elastomer Changes Shape and Size when Exposed to Small Electric Field

A new electroactive polymer material capable of changing size and shape when exposed to a comparatively small electric field has been developed by a multi-institutional research team.

10 Nov 2016

Researchers Examine Increased Complexity in Splitting of Disulphide Bonds Under Tensile Stress

Bonds between two sulfur atoms that link long molecules together are indispensable in rubber and proteins. Unexpected complex processes are generated when pulling from outside on the disulphide bonds.

26 Oct 2016

Momentive to Launch Self-Bonding Family of Silopren Liquid Silicone Rubber at K 2016

Adhesion performance between silicone elastomers and specific thermoplastics can now be improved with a self-bonding family of Silopren liquid silicone rubber.

3 Oct 2016

TA Instruments and Ferris State University Announce Collaboration to Advance New Developments and Research in the Rubber Industry

TA Instruments and The National Elastomer Center at Ferris State University are pleased to announce a partnership. This collaboration is designed to support advanced research concepts and provide innovative solutions t...

From TA Instruments 30 Sep 2016

Dandelions Could be Used as Sustainable Source of Rubber in the U.S.

While most farmers are actively trying to kill weeds, researchers in Ohio are trying to grow them – fast. Taraxacum kok-saghyz, a special variety of dandelion from Kazakhstan — nicknamed “Buckeye Gold” by the researchers studying it — may be the answer to sustainable and U.S.-based rubber-making. An article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, examines the plants’ potential for revolutionizing the rubber industry.

28 Jul 2016

Researchers Develop New Rubber-Based Material for Use in Trackbeds

Scientists from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, the University of Seville and AZVI, a railway transport company, have jointly created a material that includes rubber from worn tires for use in the subballast layer of train tracks.

18 Jul 2016

Newly Developed Super Stretchy, Self-Healing Material Paves Way for Artificial Muscles

An experiment conducted in the laboratory of Stanford University’s chemical engineering professor Zhenan Bao has resulted in the creation of a super-stretchy material. It began when one of the Bao’s team members, Cheng-Hui Li was testing the stretchiness of an elastomer, which he had just synthesized.

19 Apr 2016

Quantum Silicones Introduces New Series of True Skin Silicones

Quantum Silicones (QSi) now provide a new range of True Skin products available in three Shore A hardnesses: 30, 20 and 10. All of the grades are two-part, addition (platinum) cure silicones.

3 Mar 2016

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Rubber and Elastomer News

Researchers Create Highly Stretchable Elastomer for 3D Printing

New Bio-Inspired Adhesive Material can be Remotely Controlled by UV Light

‘Bottlebrush’ Silicone Elastomer Changes Shape and Size when Exposed to Small Electric Field

Researchers Examine Increased Complexity in Splitting of Disulphide Bonds Under Tensile Stress

Momentive to Launch Self-Bonding Family of Silopren Liquid Silicone Rubber at K 2016

TA Instruments and Ferris State University Announce Collaboration to Advance New Developments and Research in the Rubber Industry

Dandelions Could be Used as Sustainable Source of Rubber in the U.S.

Researchers Develop New Rubber-Based Material for Use in Trackbeds

Newly Developed Super Stretchy, Self-Healing Material Paves Way for Artificial Muscles

Quantum Silicones Introduces New Series of True Skin Silicones

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

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Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Determining 31 Elements in Soil

Nasal Spray Device Measurement Using Laser Diffraction and the Spraytec

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Rubber and Elastomer News

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

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6A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

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