Despite being one of the potential candidates for a suitable elastomeric additive to modify asphalt binders, there is a lack of research on using chloroprene rubber (CR). This study evaluates the s...

Many researchers have been trying to improve rubber composites because they are commonly used in a wide range of applications. Incorporation of nano-fillers in a rubber matrix is the most acceptabl...

Pressure thermoforming is one of the most used processes, but the thickness gradient in the formed parts limits its application. To control the product thickness distribution, pressure forming is a...

VITON® fluoroelastomers, are used in applications requiring resistance to heat aging at temperatures to 650°F., and resistance to fluids and chemicals to 450°F. Characteristic properties of vulcani...

Epoxy is one of the widely used polymeric resin systems in composite industries, which is a two-part resin system that requires the mixing of a hardening agent to trigger the polymerization process...

The fatigue life and prediction of styrene-butadiene-styrene thermoplastic elastomer (SBS) under the action of uniaxial tension was investigated, and the fatigue fracture mechanism was analyzed. Wi...

Properties of cyclized natural rubbers (NR) with various degrees of cyclization (∼4-22%) were investigated in this study. Prior to compounding with rubber additives, the cyclized rubbers were initi...

Some years ago, Thiokol began an active program to determine the physical properties and aging characteristics needed for an effective poured-in-place joint sealant system. Initial investigations w...

The most widely used plasticized polymer is poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) due to its excellent plasticizer compatibility characteristics. Traditionally, PVC plasticizers belong to the phthalate family...

Interpenetrating polymer networks based on vinyl ester resin and polyurethane were synthesized using different blend ratio, for example, 93:7, 90:10, and 80:20 (w/w). The samples were subjected to ...

Compatibility and physical properties of aliphatic polyketon (PK)/polyamide 6 (PA6) blend were investigated. The PK and PA6 showed high adhesion strength and thus impact strength of PK/PA6 blends w...

The industry has pursued efforts to minimize the use of fossil fuel-based processing oils in favor of naturally occurring nontoxic oils from renewable sources, such as vegetable oils. In this study...

The materials 2,2-bis [4-(4-maleimidophenoxy phenyl)] propane (BMIX) and bisphenol-A based cyanate ester (BCY) were synthesized. The monomers BMIX and BCY were physically blended (BMCY) in 1:1 mol ...

The fatigue and tribological performance of thermoplastic-based gears have been investigated extensively so far, but no such work has been done on elastomeric gears. In the current work, the feasib...

In this study, seven gradient plasticizing time at 200°C were set to explore the effects on Bally Flex fatigue of soft poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC). The results showed that the rotational rheometer w...

In additive manufacturing, fused deposition modelling (FDM) is one of the most often-used technologies. Polylactic Acid (PLA) is the most frequently applied polymer for prototyping or for real uses...

High percentage of non-rubbers in Skim Natural Rubber (SNR) has restricted its use in manufacture of advanced rubber products. SNR were melt blended with polypropylene (PP) at different blend ratio...

The effect of styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS) on the thermal degradation of polystyrene (PS)/high density polyethylene (HDPE) blends have been investigated. Polystyrene and...

Biodegradable films of poly(butylene adipate co-terephthalate) (PBAT)/thermoplastic starch (TPS)/beeswax have been prepared by solution casting method. Beeswax has been used as a hydrophobic conten...

Sulfur-cured natural rubber (NR) commonly accompanies reversion, which severely impacts the properties as well as service life of NR products. Introducing anti-reversion agents is one of the most e...