As for all materials, a study of NR and the relations existing between its structure and
properties require the knowledge of the different structural levels. These structural levels are …

This property of elasticity stems from the fact that all rubbers are composed of long. flexible
molecules ('linear high polymers'). As prepared. either by nature (natural rubber) or by man …

This book has its origin in a proposal made a few years ago that I should collaborate with Dr
HJ Stern in the production of a third edition of his well-known text-book entitled Rubber …

Synthetic rubber undoubtedly represents the earliest development of the synthesis of
macromolecules. It dates back to the historic discovery by Greville Williams in 1860 that …

Though over 2000 different plant species produce natural rubber (NR), the main commercial
source of the material is Hevea brasiliensis, the rubber tree. NR was introduced to Europe …

Elastomers: I. Natural rubber Page 1 product/of ^chemi/try edited by George b. Kauffman
California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA 93740 Elastomers I. Natural Rubber George B …

Products making use of rubber materials, typified by automotive tyres, occupy a key
supporting role in daily life. Rubber may be natural rubber from plants, or synthetic rubber, a …

(-Chemical modification of natural rubber by synthetic polymers has been the subject of
considerable empirical study. The special feature of the work reviewed here is emphasis on …

An Introduction to Rubber Technology is the ideal basic guide for anyone who is about to
start working with rubber. This handbook has information about every aspect of using rubber …

It is not an overstatement to say that natural rubber (NR) is one of the most used polymers.
There are numerous studies dealing with the structural aspects of rubber which give rise to …