Researchers from the Monash University have discovered a new sponge-like material called graphene elastomer. This revolutionary material is expected to be used for robots designed to help take care of ...

Wearable electronics like fitness trackers and medical monitors are getting more powerful, but nonetheless, their tiny components generate heat that can’t easily escape through the soft, rubbery ...

Responsive materials using liquid crystal elastomers (LCE) have been used in artificial muscles, robotics, and other dynamic materials. The ability to pre-align and orient the polymer network leads to ...

Researchers have developed a family of highly stretchable and UV curable (SUV) elastomers that can be stretched by up to 1100%, and are suitable for UV curing based 3-D printing techniques. Using high ...

Strain-induced crystallization can strengthen, toughen, and facilitate an elastocaloric effect in elastomers. The resulting crystallinity can be induced by mechanical stretching in common elastomers ...

LEATHERHEAD, U.K.—Thermoset, thermoplastic and other high-performance elastomers are continuing to find new applications beyond tires, according to the latest research from consulting company Smithers ...

PENINSULA, Ohio—Eagle Elastomer Inc. is constantly looking for ways to improve its efficiency. The Peninsula-based custom mixer has found success by employing automation in a variety of areas ...

Pixelated colouration: A seven-segment display is created by manipulating multiple air channels to activate liquid crystalline elastomer-based pixels. (Courtesy: Nat. Mater. 10.1038/s41563-021-01075-3 ...

High purity seal manufacturer, Perlast Ltd announces Kimura K13X, a new technology, high purity, elastomer featuring a proprietary self-reinforcing polymer structure. The elastomer avoids the needs ...

Eagle Elastomer Inc., a custom mixing and extrusion company, is a job shop. One extruder could see two or three setups in a single shift, making logistics and task management of paramount importance.

Retreading is a prime example of the circular economy as worn tires are repaired for reuse rather than being disposed as waste. As tire manufacturers and mining companies look to decrease their ...