Australian scientists have created a new kind of rubber polymer that could make for more sustainable building materials. This versatile new material can be used on its own like regular rubber, or ...

Scientists have found a way to convert discarded nitrile rubber gloves into solid materials capable of pulling carbon dioxide out of industrial exhaust streams. The research, conducted by a team at ...

Researchers at the University of St Andrews have unveiled two breakthrough techniques for chemically recycling and upcycling nitrile‑rubber products, such as disposable gloves, seals, and industrial ...

Metal rubber materials, derived from the entanglement of metallic wires, represent a class of engineered porous composites that combine high elasticity with exceptional damping and load-bearing ...

This study highlights how rubber powder and nano-silica improve concrete's freeze-thaw resistance, enhancing durability and sustainability in construction.

Nagoya University and the Zeon Corporation have developed a new thermoplastic rubber material, based on a type of ionically-functionalized block polymer called “i-SIS”, with a high impact resistance – ...

Fatigue life prediction in rubber materials is a research field of paramount importance given the widespread use of elastomers in applications ranging from automotive tyres to industrial seals and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kids' favorite LEGO vehicles are getting a greener upgrade. The LEGO Group has just announced a major step in their sustainability ...

Rubber is everywhere in modern vehicles, from tires to timing belts. Eventually, all these items wear out, usually by cracking after countless cycles of stretching and snapping back into shape.

China's synthetic rubber imports are declining, but it should come as no surprise. The trend is beginning just as the country is stepping up its research and development efforts within the synthetic ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 31, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW), a global pioneer in material-embedded identity and digital traceability, today announced the ...