Improved rolling resistance Evonik develops silica/silane technology that could improve TBR tires

摘要

Rubber reinforcements producer Evonik Industries A.G. has developed a silica/silane technology for use in natural rubber compounds it claims could help reduce rolling resistance in medium truck and bus tires. Evonik claims testing shows using its silica/ silane technology could yield fuel savings of as much as 8 percent versus traditional carbon-black reinforced NR compounds while also reducing braking distances, leading to greater driving safety on wet or snow-covered roads.