Thermoplastic Elastomers: Emerging Trends and Applications in Rubber Manufacturing

Authors

  • Jayadip GhanshyamBhai Tejani Industrial Chemist, Production Department, National Rubber Corporation, Canonsburg, PA, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18034/gdeb.v6i2.737

Keywords:

Thermoplastic Elastomers, Rubber Manufacturing, Polymer Blends, Material Science, Additive Manufacturing, Sustainable Materials, Mechanical Properties

Abstract

Rubber manufacturing is revolutionized by thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), incredibly adaptable materials uniquely combining sustainability, processability, and elasticity. This review examines the new developments and uses of TPEs across a range of industries, with an emphasis on the consumer products, construction, automotive, and healthcare sectors. This study aims to investigate the development of TPE families, evaluate their features and uses, spot emerging trends, and consider policy consequences. A thorough literature analysis, industry reports, and research articles about TPEs and rubber manufacture were compiled to gather secondary data. The key conclusions include the adaptability of TPEs in various sectors, bio-based and functional TPE developments, and difficulties with material stability and recycling potential. The significance of regulatory frameworks, research funding, and collaboration in fostering TPE innovation and adoption is emphasized by policy implications. TPEs have the potential to lead the industry's shift toward high-performance, sustainable materials in the future, creating new avenues for product development and competitive advantage. Researchers, politicians, and industry stakeholders who want to use TPE technologies to improve rubber production processes and increase environmental sustainability will find this study very insightful.

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2017-12-31

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2017): July - December Issue

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Tejani, J. G. (2017). Thermoplastic Elastomers: Emerging Trends and Applications in Rubber Manufacturing. Global Disclosure of Economics and Business, 6(2), 133-144. https://doi.org/10.18034/gdeb.v6i2.737
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