New biorubber tyres with a greener footprint

摘要

From guayule to soy beans Increasing environmental and energy concerns are prompting tyre makers to partner with materials science experts in discovering the alchemy of biobased rubber alternatives. Perhaps the most prominent and much anticipated green rubber breakthrough is that of the desert shrub guayule rubber. The high-yield renewable feedstock is expected to unchain the industry from the supply and price volatility of Hevea-sourced natural rubbers.