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1 online resource (xxvi, 502 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some colour |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Woodhead Publishing in materials |
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Woodhead Publishing in materials.
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Print version record. |
| Contents |
Part I. Properties and processing of natural rubber -- 1. Biosynthesis of natural rubber (NR) in different rubber-producing species -- 2. Natural rubber (NR) biosynthesis: perspectives from polymer chemistry -- 3. Chemical modification of natural rubber (NR) for improved performance -- 4. Understanding network control by vulcanization for sulfur cross-linked natural rubber (NR) -- 5. The effect of strain-induced cyrstallization (SIC) on the physical properties of natural rubber (NR) -- 6. Generating particulate silica fillers in situ to improve the mechanical properties of natural rubber (NR) -- 7. Hydrophobic and hydrophilic silica-filled cross-linked natural rubber (NR): structure and properties -- 8. Computer simulation of network formation in natural rubber (NR) -- Part II. Applications of natural rubber 9. Eco-friendly bio-composites using natural rubber (NR) matrices and natural fiber reinforcements -- 10. Natural rubber (NR) composites using cellulosic fiber reinforcements -- 11. Soft bio-compoistes from natural rubber (NR) and marine products -- 12. Natural rubber (NR) for the tyre industry -- 13. Application of epoxidized natural rubber (NR) in pressure sensitve adhesives (PSAs) -- 14. Use of natural rubber (NR) for vibration isolation and earthquake protection of structures -- Part III. Environmental and safety issues -- 15. Improving the sustainable development of natural rubber (NR) -- 16. Recycling of natural and synthetic isoprene rubbers -- 17. Recycling of sulfur cross-liinked natural rubber (NR) using supercritical carbon dioxide -- 18. Recent research on natural rubber latex (NRL) allergy. |
| Summary |
The growing demand for more sustainable materials for a variety of applications has led to increased research on the properties of natural rubber. Chemistry, manufacture and applications of natural rubber summarises this research and its significance for the industrial applications of natural rubber. |
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English. |
| Subject |
Rubber.
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Caoutchouc.
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rubber (material)
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Reference.
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Rubber
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| Added Author |
Kohjiya, Shinzo, editor.
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Ikeda, Yuko, 1956- editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Chemistry, manufacture and applications of natural rubber. Sawston, Cambridge : Woodhead Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier, [2014] 9780857096838 0857096834 (DLC) 2013955853 |
| ISBN |
9780857096913 (electronic bk.) |
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0857096915 (electronic bk.) |
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9780857096838 |
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0857096834 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000055231115 |
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CHBIS 010295177 |
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CHVBK 32777715X |
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DEBBG BV042300141 |
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DEBSZ 403351790 |
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DEBSZ 431634416 |
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NLGGC 375063390 |
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