What are the breakthroughs of new synthetic rubber in tire rubber research and development?

The new synthetic rubber has made multiple breakthroughs in the research and development of tire rubber, which not only improves the performance of tires, but also promotes innovation in tire manufacturing technology. Here are some specific breakthroughs:

1、 Improvement of wear resistance and aging resistance

High performance rubber material:

By improving the molecular structure and formula of synthetic rubber, the new synthetic rubber has higher wear resistance and aging resistance.

The application of these materials in tire manufacturing significantly extends the service life of tires and reduces the frequency of replacement.

Biomimetic synthetic rubber:

Biomimetic synthetic rubber simulates the structure and functional characteristics of biological materials and is prepared through chemical synthesis methods.

Compared with traditional synthetic rubber, biomimetic synthetic rubber has significant advantages in elasticity, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and other aspects.

This type of rubber is particularly suitable for the manufacturing of aviation tires, as it can maintain stable performance in extreme temperature environments and withstand enormous impact forces.

2、 Improvement of moisture resistance and safety

Iron based branched polybutadiene rubber:

The new rubber developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Process has improved the wet skid resistance of rubber by changing its molecular structure.

The application of this rubber in tire tread rubber significantly improves the tire's anti slip performance, thereby enhancing driving safety.

Other new anti slip materials:

In addition to iron-based branched polybutadiene rubber, there are other new anti slip materials under development, such as nano fillers and functional polymers.

The application of these materials will further improve the anti-skid performance of tires and adapt to more complex and changing road environments.

3、 Improvement in Environmental Protection and Sustainability

Biobased and biodegradable rubber:

With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, bio based and biodegradable rubber have become new hotspots in the research and development of tire rubber.

These materials are sourced from renewable resources such as vegetable oil, starch, etc., and have low carbon emissions and environmental pollution.

Recycling and reuse of waste tires:

The research and development of new synthetic rubber has also promoted the development of recycling and reuse technology for waste tires.

By chemical or physical methods, waste tires can be converted into usable rubber raw materials to achieve resource recycling.

4、 Innovation and optimization of production processes

Continuous production process:

The production process of new synthetic rubber is constantly innovating and optimizing, achieving continuous and automated production.

This not only improves production efficiency, but also reduces production costs and energy consumption.

Green production process:

Using more environmentally friendly solvents and catalysts in the production process to reduce the emission of harmful substances.

By optimizing the production process, efficient utilization of resources and minimization of waste can be achieved.

To sum up, new synthetic rubber has made breakthroughs in many aspects in tire rubber research and development, such as improving wear resistance and aging resistance, improving wet skid resistance and safety, improving environmental protection and sustainability, and innovating and optimizing production processes. These breakthroughs not only drive innovation and development in tire manufacturing technology, but also provide strong support for the sustainable development of the tire industry.