English Abstract

Development and Commercialization of New Polymers using a Bio-based Monomer g-farneseneh

Yoshikazu UENO *1
Nana MOMOI *2
*1:Kuraray Co., Ltd. , Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan,
*2:Kuraray Co., Ltd. ,Kamisu, Ibaraki, , Japan
Nippon Gomu Kyokaishi,(2022),95(8),255-258 General Review in Japanese

Kuraray has developed a series of liquid rubber products with molecular weights ranging from a few thousands to a hundred thousand. These polymers, which consist of isoprene, butadiene and styrene, can be used by tire manufacturers to achieve improvements in processing and tire performance. This paper includes newly developed bio-based liquid farnesene rubbers. These liquid rubbers offer, for example, advantaged vehicle fuel economy through reduction in tire rolling resistance and grip performance, advantaged curing speed in sealant application.

Keywords: Sustainable, Automotive Application, Peroxide Curing, Liquid Rubber, Sealant, Tire, Grip performance,Foam