Multifunctional behavior of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) was investigated in a typical solution-grade styrene butadiene rubber (S-SBR)-based tread compound connection with its potential as reinforcing filler well processing aid. Optimum physical properties were obtained when the loading MCC at 10% precipitated silica amount by substituting silica. The presence mixes had shown reduction Mooney viscosity. Peak-power consumption during mixing also found lower for such mixes. Because...

ABSTRACT Rubber industry is facing a stiff challenge in the years to come. There are rising price for fossil fuel and shortage of resources. more stringent legislation protect environment reduce emission. Filler plays an important role imparting useful properties rubber products. In this article, effects new generation filler, on physical properties, tearing energy, abrasion resistance were investigated. The highly dispersible silica, has dibutyl phthalate (DBP) absorption value than 180cc...

Abstract Automotive industry is currently looking for an eco‐friendly tire with low rolling resistance coefficient (RRc), better traction, wear resistance, and fatigue properties. Presently, solution styrene‐butadiene rubber (SSBR)‐silica systems are pursued balancing between traction RRc. However, the interaction SSBR silica not enough to give satisfactory results. Functionalized‐SSBR (FSSBR) leads rubber‐silica due introduction of polar groups in polymer chain. The present study...

ABSTRACT The effects of highly dispersible silica and the nature silane in a tire tread cap compound were studied with particular reference to dynamic mechanical properties, abrasion resistance, side force coefficient, fatigue crack growth (FCG) properties. rubber matrix chosen was blend solution grade styrene butadiene polybutadiene rubber. Six different loadings used. Bistriethoxysilylpropyltetrasulfide (S) taken as coupling agent. In addition, potential two new generation silanes,...

The order of entry a firm in market is associated with its ability to create value. This paper suggests that it pays be first mover an emerging market, the darlings 2001. It touches on definition discusses importance markets global business and highlights how infrastructure condition consumer orientation favour mover. Finally, recommends various strategies should follow have sustainable competitive advantages.

In the current context of green mobility and sustainability, use new generation natural fillers, namely, α-cellulose, has gained significant recognition. The presence hydroxyl groups on α-cellulose generated immense eagerness to map its potency as filler in an elastomeric composite. present work, α-cellulose-emulsion-grade styrene butadiene rubber (E-SBR) composite is prepared by conventional processing method using variable proportions (1 40 phr) assess reinforce ability. Rheological,...

Abstract Physico‐mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of typical solution grade styrene‐butadiene rubber (S‐SBR) polybutadiene (PBR) based tire‐tread compound were investigated by partially replacing highly dispersible (HD) silica with naturally occurring α‐cellulose. Fourier transform infrared spectrum detected abundance hydroxyl group in α‐cellulose, which has created keenness to investigate its reinforcement characteristics an S‐SBR PBR compound. Scanning electron microscope...

We describe here a case of 38-year-old lady presenting with about 5x4cm in size swelling on the left labia majora. She had similar type 2 years back which was treated surgically. FNAC report present mass revealed angiomyxoma. In view its' recurrent nature wide local surgical excision done. Histopathology confirmed diagnosis The is under follow up and there no further recurrence till date.

Potential of Sumilink-200 was investigated in a typical natural rubber-based tread compound connection with its ability to act as coupling agent for carbon black reduce hysteresis loss the compound. Optimum physical properties were obtained at 2 phr loading Sumilink-200. At this loading, tensile modulus 300% elongation improved by 9.6% reduction visco-elastic energy dissipation (loss tangent) 60°C 8.3% over control The abrasion resistance compounds found remain unaffected introduction

In this study, solution grade styrene–butadiene rubber (SSBR) compound was prepared by partial replacement of silica with lignin. The compounds were designed and optimised using an L9 orthogonal array (using Taguchi method) targeting 'magic triangle'. Cure rate index (CRI), reinforcement (RI) hysteresis loss (loss tangent at 60°C) considered as the responses. Thermo-gravimetric analysis Differential scanning calorimeter is used to assess thermal degradation intramolecular reactivity...

Abstract Advancement in radial passenger car tyre tread compound introduces performance resin as a potential ingredient to improve wet grip (WG) and rolling resistance (RR). In this direction, our approach is investigate the effect of two types resins Resin‐1 (mixture aliphatic aromatic) Resin‐2 (aliphatic hydrocarbon) silica filled solution polymerized styrene butadiene rubber (SSBR)/butadiene (BR) based cap compound. replaced low poly cyclic aromatic (PCA) oil by 10 phr (partially) 20...

It is essential for a firm to create and capture value justify its existence in competitive settings. In this context, first mover advantages an emerging economy constitute important topic of research management because the order entry new market influences ability value. Performances firms like India suggest that moving enjoys several differential advantages. However there are certain imperatives must address derive sustainable advantage.

ABSTRACT Soft and tacky mass recognized as whole coagulum (Cog) its toluene soluble fraction (TE) obtained through coagulation of latex Euphorbia caducifolia Haines has been investigated in this article green tackifier cum multifunctional agent natural rubber (NR) based gum compounds. It was observed that inclusion TE Cog the formulations increased tack strength over control compound (without Cog). At same loading, autohesion for commercial coumarone indene resin found comparable. However,...

Abstract The present study demonstrates the use of “pre‐mastication” technique for getting higher dispersion organoclay, Cloisite 15A, in an inner liner compound based on 70:30 bromobutyl and natural rubber blend, presence concentration carbon black (60 phr) improvement functional properties like fatigue cut growth air permeability resistance. Studies have showed that organoclay was almost equally distributed within blend both absence as well black. vulcanization curve a marked increase cure...

Abstract This paper reports development of self‐healable thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compound through the mixing masterbatches TPU and EVA (poly [ethylene‐co‐vinyl acetate]) (EVA) having various mole compositions. The aim was to promote a limited chemical interaction between in pristine that can enhance viscoelastic flow across cut surface for autonomic healing. healing externally stimulated microwave irradiation efficiency determined from changes tensile properties complemented by...

Abstract Sulfidic linkages that are formed during the vulcanization process of natural rubber (NR) unstable at a higher temperature and can be reversed into conjugated diene. To overcome such issue to build compound is hostile inversion with increasing service life, anti‐reversion agent (ARA), for example, N , ′‐4,4′‐diphenylmethyene bismaleimide (BMDM), added formulation. This work explains conjugation reaction mechanism diene BMDM by means gas chromatography–mass spectrometry Fourier...

ABSTRACT The whole coagulum (Cog) and its toluene-soluble fraction [toluene extract (TE)] obtained via the coagulation of latex Euphorbia caducifolia Haines was used as a green, multifunctional additive in filled NR compound. actions Cog TE were compared with two commercial resins, non-heat-reactive octyl phenol-formaldehyde (PF) coumarone-indene (CI), at equal doses also conventional aromatic oil (through replacement). Both exhibited comparable tack strength CI, but lower PF. In addition,...

Natural rubber (NR) is not only the main compounding ingredient used to make majority of components tires as well other products, it plays a significant role in ensuring that they operate and complies with environmental standards. The applications NR products are limited high temperatures due revision tendency vulcanizate. To address these issues, potential engagement carbon black (CB) coupling agent (CA) presence metal oxide i.e. Zinc Oxide (ZnO) was investigated an NR-based system. This CA...

This study reports some unexplored features of naturally occurring Indian shellac present in a typical truck tyre sidewall compound, at low doses with the intention replacing stearic acid formula. The chemical characterization was determined using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, along information from earlier published reports, revealing presence different fatty acids, alcohols, esters and quinone-based dyes. substitution shows that 50% replacement obtained comparable...

Some strategy authors suggest that in an emerging market a local conglomerate enjoys certain potential advantages over smaller focused firm. It can leverage its corporate image to build customer loyalty and raise funds from the capital market. mobilise resources within group companies invest enhancing image, developing own management‐training centre, for liaison with government bureaucracy. also avoid retrenchment of surplus employees by transferring them across companies. The authors,...

Abstract Rubber products, especially tire, experiences millions of fatigue cycles during their service life. In this period, penetration or cuts owing to any sharp objects brings calamitous failure. Thus, the crack growth (FCG) characteristic tire components has become an important parameter inspect. present study, FCG behavior sustainable filler, lignin‐filled composite is investigated. The impact rubber matrix (epoxidation natural rubber) on scrutinized in article. Epoxy group introduction...

In the present study, EPDM (of higher and lower ENB grade) was pretreated inside a Banbury chamber then mixed with an NR/BR blend in typical passenger-car radial formulation order to overcome incompatibility issues arising out of direct mixing NR/BR/EPDM blend. With incorporation blend, it possible reduce antidegradant wax dosages, improvement ozone resistance, fatigue failure, cut growth properties.

Abstract The investigation demonstrates the potential of nano zinc oxide as a substitute for conventional rubber grade in bead filler compound passenger car tires, aimed at reducing heat generation while preserving mechanical and reinforcement properties. Experimentation showed that introducing increased viscosity, indicating enhanced networking. Cure rates accelerated due to higher surface area oxides, Payne effect indicated improved dispersion levels experimental compounds. Notably,...