Chemistry, Manufacture and Applications of Natural Rubber

Preface
Shinzo Kohjiya and Yuko Ikeda

Part I: Manufacturing, Processing and Properties of Natural Rubber
1. Chemical fundamentals relevant to natural rubber
Shinzo Kohjiya and Yuko Ikeda
2. Commonalities and complexities in rubber biosynthesis
Katrina Cornish and Sam Cherian
3. New Insight into the vulcanization mechanism of natural rubber
Yuko Ikeda and Kosuke Miyaji
4. Role of theoretical chemistry in elucidating rubber vulcanization mechanism
Hisayoshi Kobayashi
5. Structure of natural rubber as revealed by X-ray and neutron scattering
Ivan Krakovsky
6. Mechano-chemistry of natural rubber during processing
Asahiro Ahagon

Part II: Applications of Natural Rubber
7. Properties of Natural Rubbers from Guayule and Rubber Dandelion
Preeyanuch Junkong and Yuko Ikeda
8. Utilization of carbon allotropes with special reference to carbon nanotubes and graphene for the high performance of natural rubber
Neena George, Ajalesh B Nair, Neethumol Varghese and Rani Joseph
9. Natural Rubber and Epoxidized Natural Rubber in Combination with Silica Fillers for Low Rolling Resistance Tires
W. Kaewsakul, J.W.M. Noordermeer, K. Sahakaro, K. Sengloyluan, P. Saramolee, W.K. Dierkes, A. Blume
10. Fundamentals and recent applications of natural rubber latex in dipping technology
C. C. Ho
11. Potential application of natural rubber latex nanoparticles to tissue engineering
Masami Okamoto

Part III: Research Retrospectives and Future Developments
12. A short history of Natural Rubber research
Shinzo Kohjiya and Yuko Ikeda
13. Establishing of Rubber Research Institute and a Century of Natural Rubber Research Activity in Sri Lanka
Priyani Seneviratne
14. Sustainable development of natural rubber in the twenty first century
Shinzo Kohjiya

Chemistry, Manufacture and Applications of Natural Rubber, Second Edition presents the latest advances in the processing, properties and advanced applications of natural rubber (NR), drawing on state-of-the-art research in the field. Chapters cover manufacturing, processing and properties of natural rubber, describing biosynthesis, vulcanization for improved performance, strain-induced crystallization, self-reinforcement, rheology and mechanochemistry for processing, computer simulation of properties, scattering techniques and stabilizing agents. Applications covered include natural rubber, carbon allotropes, eco-friendly soft bio-composites using NR matrices and marine products, the use of NR for high functionality such as shape memory, NR for the tire industry, and natural rubber latex with advanced applications.

This is an essential resource for academic researchers, scientists and (post)graduate students in rubber science, polymer science, materials science and engineering, and chemistry. In industry, this book enables professionals, R&D, and producers across the natural rubber, tire, rubber and elastomer industries, as well as across industries looking to use natural rubber products, to understand and utilize natural rubber for cutting-edge applications.

• Explains the latest manufacture and processing techniques for natural rubber (NR) with enhanced properties
• Explores novel applications of natural rubber across a range of industries, including current and potential uses
• Discusses resources and utilization, and considers sustainable future development of natural rubber

Academia: Researchers, scientists and (post)graduate students in rubber science, polymer science, sustainable materials, materials science and engineering, and chemistry.Industry: Professionals, R&D, and producers across the natural rubber, tire, rubber and elastomer industries, as well as those looking to develop NR products across other industries (automotive, biomedical, etc.)