Featured Rubber Papers 2023
Introduction
Every month, Prescott Instruments features several recent scientific papers covering the world of rubber – from cultivation, production, processing, and testing to real-world applications, sustainability and novel concepts.
This year, 25 papers have been featured.
Explore all the featured papers by month below, complete with short introductions and links to read both a research summary and the original paper online. At the end of the page a Summary Table contains details of all the featured research this year.
If you would like to see your research featured, or to suggest any further topics, contact us online.
July
Viscoelastic Modelling of Tennis Ball Properties: A study into the viscoelastic properties of rubber tennis balls.
Rice Husk Silica as a Sustainable Filler in the Tire Industry: The novel use of rice husk ash as a sustainable alternative to silica or carbon black as a reinforcement filler.
Utilization of Aloe Vera Extract as a Natural Coagulant and its Effect on the Characteristics of iIRR 118 Clone Rubber: A study into the use of aloe vera as an environmentally friendly alternative to formic acid in the coagulation of latex.
August
Study of Non-Negligible Chemical Reduction of ZnO in the Rubber Industry: Measuring the environmental exposure to zinc due to tyre particle debris at the roadside.
Some Metal Oxide-Natural Rubber Composites for Gamma- and Low-Energy X-Ray Radiation Shielding: The use of heavy metals in rubber as an effective shield from sources of ionising radiation.
Temperature and Frequency Dependence of the Dynamic Viscoelastic Properties of Silicone Rubber: An overview of the viscoelastic properties of silicone rubber using Time-Temperature Superposition (TTPS).
Preparation of Skim Natural Rubber and Polypropylene Blends via Melt Blending: A study on Processability: A commercial feasibility study into the use of skim natural rubber in thermoplastic natural rubber blends.
September
Safety Rubber Vulcanizates Containing Natural Product for Toys Industry: A look into the antimicrobial benefits of using turmeric in rubber blends for use in children’s toys.
The Quantification of Anisotropy in Graphene/Natural Rubber Nanocomposites: Evaluation of the Aspect Ratio, Concentration, and Crosslinking: An analysis of the anisotropic effects of using nanoscale fillers in rubber blends.
NBR/CR-Based High-Damping Rubber Composites Containing Multiscale Structures for Tailoring Sound Insulation: A study into the use of micro and nano fillers in rubber blends for frequency-dependent sound attenuation.
Genomic Insight into Domestication of Rubber Tree: A detailed look into the full genomic profile of the natural rubber tree.
October
Experimental Study and Modelling of Rubber Joints for Railway Vehicles using Magnetorheological Shear Stiffening Elastomers: The use of elastomers with magnetic field-dependent stiffness properties for use in high-speed railway joints.
Enhancing Eco-Friendly Natural Rubber Composites through the Incorporation of Spent Coffee Grounds: The novel use of spent coffee grounds as a reinforcement filler in natural rubber blends.
Viscoelastic Materials are Most Energy Efficient when Loaded and Unloaded at Equal Rates: A comparative analysis of the energy profiles during loading and unloading of an animal tendon and a synthetic elastomer.
Ozone Impact on the Rubber Contained in the Tip Cap of Medical Prefillable Syringes: A thesis exploring the effect of environmental conditions on the integrity and sterility of rubber syringe caps.
November
Assessing Children’s Potential Exposures to Harmful Metals in Tire Crumb Rubber by Accelerated Photodegradation Weathering: This study investigates the secretion of toxic metals from the surface of rubber crumb used in children’s playground flooring.
Usage of Eggshell as Potential Bio-Filler for Arcylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Latex Film for Glove Applications: A feasibility study for the use of powdered waste eggshells as a sustainable filler in nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) rubber gloves.
Intelligent Eucommia ulmoides Rubber/Ionomer Blends with Thermally Activated Shape Memory and Self-Healing Properties: A study into the shape memory and damage-repair mechanisms of natural rubber-based composites.
Uptake and Biotransformation of the Tire Rubber-derived Contaminants 6-PPD and 6-PPD Quinone in the Zebrafish Embryo (Danio rerio): A look into the various bio-transformation pathways of 6PPD that cause hazardous effects on aquatic life.
December
Upcycling Green Carbon Black as a Reinforcing Agent for Styrene–Butadiene Rubber Materials: This study investigates the use of recycled carbon black as a filler and the role of additional crosslinkers (POSS) in place of traditional virgin carbon black.
Stabilization of Lateritic Soil with Rubber Wood Ash and Lime for Road Construction: Researchers investigated the use of rubber wood ash as a pozzolanic material to improve lateritic soil conditions for use in road construction in Nigeria.
Investigation of the Potential of Using Liquid Rubbers in Rubber Industry: An investigation into the use of liquid rubber as a replacement for process oils in motorcycle tyre compounds.
Quantification of Sulphur Distribution on Rubber Surfaces by Means of μ-X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis: A novel method to use µ-Xray fluorescence techniques to qualitatively and quantitatively measure the concentration and dispersion of sulphur in rubber compounds.
Investigations of Dynamic Mechanical Performance of Rubber Concrete under Freeze-Thaw Cycle Damage: A study into the thermomechanical effects of freeze-thaw conditions on the structural integrity of rubber concrete.
Summary Table
| Title | Introduction | Full Review | Citation | DOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viscoelastic Modelling of Tennis Ball Properties | A study into the viscoelastic properties of rubber tennis balls. | Read Summary | L Sissler et al 2010 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 10 012114 | https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/10/1/012114 |
| Rice Husk Silica as a Sustainable Filler in the Tire Industry | The novel use of rice husk ash as a sustainable alternative to silica or carbon black as a reinforcement filler. | Read Summary | Chundawat, N. S., Parmar, B. S., Deuri, A. S., Vaidya, D., Jadoun, S., Zarrintaj, P., ... & Chauhan, N. P. S. (2022). Rice husk silica as a sustainable filler in the tire industry. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 15(9), 104086. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104086 |
| Utilization of Aloe Vera Extract as a Natural Coagulant and its Effect on the Characteristics of iIRR 118 Clone Rubber | A study into the use of aloe vera as an environmentally friendly alternative to formic acid in the coagulation of latex. | Read Summary | Achmad, F., Deviany, D., Aditya, F., Oktasari, A., Suhartono, S., & Suharto, S. (2023). Utilization of Aloe Vera Extract as A Natural Coagulant and its Effect on The Characteristics of IRR 118 Clone Rubber. Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan, 18(1), 82-92. | Link |
| Study of Non-Negligible Chemical Reduction of ZnO in the Rubber Industry | Measuring the environmental exposure to zinc due to tyre particle debris at the roadside. | Read Summary | Wilaiwong, W., & Smitthipong, W. (2022, March). Study of non-negligible chemical reduction of ZnO in the rubber industry. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 1234, No. 1, p. 012014). IOP Publishing. | https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1234/1/012014 |
| Some Metal Oxide-Natural Rubber Composites for Gamma- and Low-Energy X-Ray Radiation Shielding | The use of heavy metals in rubber as an effective shield from sources of ionising radiation. | Read Summary | Fisli, A., Yulianti, E., Hanurajie, B., Sukaryo, S. G., Mashadi, M., Rivai, A. K., ... & Fathurrahman, M. I. (2023). Some metal oxide-natural rubber composites for gamma-and low-energy X-ray radiation shielding. Atom Indonesia, 1(1). | https://doi.org/10.55981/aij.2023.1213 |
| Temperature and Frequency Dependence of the Dynamic Viscoelastic Properties of Silicone Rubber | An overview of the viscoelastic properties of silicone rubber using Time-Temperature Superposition (TTPS). | Read Summary | Liu, X., Zhu, D., Lin, J., & Zhang, Y. (2023). Temperature and frequency dependence of the dynamic viscoelastic properties of silicone rubber. Polymers, 15(14), 3005. | https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15143005 |
| Preparation of Skim Natural Rubber and Polypropylene Blends via Melt Blending: A study on Processability | A commercial feasibility study into the use of skim natural rubber in thermoplastic natural rubber blends. | Read Summary | Wijewardane, D. S., Senevirathna, M. A. S. R., Siriwardena, S., Edirisinghe, D. G., & Sudusingha, Y. C. Y. (2022). Preparation of skim natural rubber and polypropylene blends via melt blending: A study on processability. Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology, 38(3), 207-226. | https://doi.org/10.1177/14777606221105293 |
| Safety Rubber Vulcanizates Containing Natural Product for Toys Industry | A look into the antimicrobial benefits of using turmeric in rubber blends for use in children’s toys. | Read Summary | El-Nashar, D. E., Helaly, F. M., Khalaf, A. I., Rozik, N. N., Kandil, H. S., Khater, A. K., ... & Soliman, A. (2022). Safety rubber vulcanizates containing natural product for toys industry. Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 65(13). | Link |
| The Quantification of Anisotropy in Graphene/Natural Rubber Nanocomposites: Evaluation of the Aspect Ratio, Concentration, and Crosslinking | An analysis of the anisotropic effects of using nanoscale fillers in rubber blends. | Read Summary | Strommer, B., Schulze, D., Schartel, B., & Böhning, M. (2023). The quantification of anisotropy in graphene/natural rubber nanocomposites: Evaluation of the aspect ratio, concentration, and crosslinking. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 140(16), e53753. | https://doi.org/10.1002/app.53753 |
| NBR/CR-Based High-Damping Rubber Composites Containing Multiscale Structures for Tailoring Sound Insulation | A study into the use of micro and nano fillers in rubber blends for frequency-dependent sound attenuation. | Read Summary | Zeng, X., Li, G., Zhu, J., Sain, M., & Jian, R. (2023). NBR/CR‐Based High‐Damping Rubber Composites Containing Multiscale Structures for Tailoring Sound Insulation. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 308(2), 2200464. | https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.202200464 |
| Genomic Insight into Domestication of Rubber Tree | A detailed look into the full genomic profile of the natural rubber tree. | Read Summary | Chao, J., Wu, S., Shi, M., Xu, X., Gao, Q., Du, H., ... & Tian, W. M. (2023). Genomic insight into domestication of rubber tree. Nature Communications, 14(1), 4651. | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-40304-y |
| Management of Ground Tire Rubber Waste by Incorporation into Polyurethane-Based Composite Foams | Managing the harmful VOC emissions from ground tyre rubber when compounded and extruded with a base polymer. | Read Summary | Hejna, A., Kosmela, P., Olszewski, A., Zedler, Ł., Formela, K., Skórczewska, K., ... & Barczewski, M. (2023). Management of ground tire rubber waste by incorporation into polyurethane-based composite foams. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-26. | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-25387-w |
| Experimental Study and Modeling of Rubber Joints for Railway Vehicles using Magnetorheological Shear Stiffening Elastomers | The use of elastomers with magnetic field-dependent stiffness properties for use in high speed railway joints. | Read Summary | Gong, L., Gong, N., Wang, B., Yang, J., Du, H., Sun, S., ... & Li, W. (2023). Experimental study and modeling of rubber joints for railway vehicles using magnetorheological shear stiffening elastomers. Smart Materials and Structures, 32(9), 095032. | https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-665X/aceed6 |
| Enhancing Eco-Friendly Natural Rubber Composites through the Incorporation of Spent Coffee Grounds | The novel use of spent coffee grounds as a reinforcement filler in natural rubber blends. | Read Summary | Somdee, P., Shettar, M., Prasoetsopha, N., Detsunhnoen, S., Matnok, S., & Ansari, M. A. (2023). Enhancing Eco-Friendly Natural Rubber Composites through the Incorporation of Spent Coffee Grounds. | https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3235982/v1 |
| Viscoelastic Materials are Most Energy Efficient when Loaded and Unloaded at Equal Rates | A comparative analysis of the energy profiles during loading and unloading of an animal tendon and a synthetic elastomer. | Read Summary | Tsai, L., Navarro, P., Mendoza, E., Azizi, E., & Ilton, M. (2023). Viscoelastic materials are most energy efficient when loaded and unloaded at equal rates. arXiv preprint arXiv:2308.14955. | https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2308.14955 |
| Ozone Impact on the Rubber Contained in the Tip Cap of Medical Prefillable Syringes. | A thesis exploring the effect of environmental conditions on the integrity and sterility of rubber syringe caps. | Read Summary | Ge, Eliot. "Ozone impact on the rubber contained in the tip cap of medical prefillable syringes." (2023). | Link |
| Assessing Children’s Potential Exposures to Harmful Metals in Tire Crumb Rubber by Accelerated Photodegradation Weathering | This study investigates the secretion of toxic metals from the surface of rubber crumb used in children’s playground flooring. | Read Summary | Winz, R., Yu, L. L., Sung, L. P., Tong, Y. J., & Chen, D. (2023). Assessing children’s potential exposures to harmful metals in tire crumb rubber by accelerated photodegradation weathering. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 13877. | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38574-z |
| Usage of Eggshell as Potential Bio-Filler for Arcylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Latex Film for Glove Applications | A feasibility study for the use of powdered waste eggshells as a sustainable filler in nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) rubber gloves. | Read Summary | Munusamy, Y., & Kchaou, M. (2023). Usage of eggshell as potential bio-filler for arcylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) latex film for glove applications. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 14(11), 102512. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2023.102512 |
| Intelligent Eucommia ulmoides Rubber/Ionomer Blends with Thermally Activated Shape Memory and Self-Healing Properties | A study into the shape memory and damage-repair mechanisms of natural rubber-based composites. | Read Summary | Wang, Q., Li, Y., Xiao, J., & Xia, L. (2023). Intelligent Eucommia ulmoides Rubber/Ionomer Blends with Thermally Activated Shape Memory and Self-Healing Properties. Polymers, 15(5), 1182. | https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15051182 |
| Uptake and Biotransformation of the Tire Rubber-derived Contaminants 6-PPD and 6-PPD Quinone in the Zebrafish Embryo (Danio rerio) | A look into the various bio-transformation pathways of 6PPD that cause hazardous effects on aquatic life. | Read Summary | Grasse, N., Seiwert, B., Massei, R., Scholz, S., Fu, Q., & Reemtsma, T. (2023). Uptake and Biotransformation of the Tire Rubber-derived Contaminants 6-PPD and 6-PPD Quinone in the Zebrafish Embryo (Danio rerio). Environmental Science & Technology, 57(41), 15598-15607. | https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.3c02819 |
| Upcycling Green Carbon Black as a Reinforcing Agent for Styrene–Butadiene Rubber Materials | This study investigates the use of recycled carbon black as a filler and the role of additional crosslinkers (POSS) in place of traditional virgin carbon black. | Read Summary | So-Hyeon Lee, Jun-Hyun Kim and Hyun-Ho Park. (2023) Upcyclilng green carbon black as a reinforcing agent for styrene-butadiene rubber materials. RSC Advances. RSC Adv., 2022,12, 30480-30486 | https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05299G |
| Stabilization of Lateritic Soil with Rubber Wood Ash and Lime for Road Construction | Researchers investigated the use of rubber wood ash as a pozzolanic material to improve lateritic soil conditions for use in road construction in Nigeria. | Read Summary | KAYODE-OJO, N; OSEMWENGIE, F. (2023). Stabilization of Lateritic Soil with Rubber Wood Ash and Lime for Road Construction. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. 27 (7) 151-1556 | Link |
| Investigation of the Potential of Using Liquid Rubbers in Rubber Industry | An investigation into the use of liquid rubber as a replacement for process oils in motorcycle tyre compounds. | Read Summary | Demir, E. , Altundal, G. , Gerengi, H. and Yüksel, C. (2023) Investigation of the Potential of Using Liquid Rubbers in Rubber Industry. Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, 11, 21-30. | https://doi.org/10.4236/msce.2023.119002 |
| Quantification of Sulphur Distribution on Rubber Surfaces by Means of μ-X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis | A novel method to use µ-Xray fluorescence techniques to qualitatively and quantitatively measure the concentration and dispersion of sulphur in rubber compounds. | Read Summary | S. Frosch, V. Herrmann, F. Grunert, A. Blume, Quantification of sulfur distribution on rubber surfaces by means of μ-X-ray fluorescence analysis, Polymer Testing,Volume 128, 2023, 108237,ISSN 0142-9418. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108237 |
| Investigations of Dynamic Mechanical Performance of Rubber Concrete under Freeze-Thaw Cycle Damage | A study into the thermomechanical effects of freeze-thaw conditions on the structural integrity of rubber concrete. | Read Summary | Zhang, J. (2023). Investigations of Dynamic Mechanical Performance of Rubber Concrete under Freeze-Thaw Cycle Damage. Shock and Vibration, 2023. | https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6621439 |