Santana / Utrera-Barrios Rubber Materials

Fundamentals, Sustainability, and Applications
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-0-443-28990-3
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 600 Seiten

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. - Presents a thorough overview of the current state of the field of rubber science and technology, encompassing recent breakthroughs in areas such as self-healing materials, recyclability, upcycling, smart rubbers, and much more - Incorporates fundamentals, emerging trends, and sustainable applications - Emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices and circular economy principles, addressing the critical need for innovative and eco-friendly materials

Autoren/Hrsg.

Santana, Marianella Hernández

Utrera-Barrios, Saul