The vulcanization process is a cornerstone of rubber engineering, involving the cross-linking of polymer chains to enhance elasticity, durability and resistance to chemical degradation. Recent ...

AKRON—The University of Akron is giving its students the opportunity to build a strong foundation in the polymer industry as it becomes the first public university in Ohio to offer an undergraduate ...

• The lateral compliance of a gasket (proportional to its thickness and, inversely proportional to the area and shear modulus) can be helpful in preventing fretting caused by vibration. Alternatively, ...