reTyre claims its rubber-free tires are 100% recyclable – and longer-lasting

Because they’re made of vulcanized rubber, old tires can’t simply be melted down and used to make new tires. Such is reportedly not the case, however, with new rubber-free tires made from eco-friendly elastomers.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, S… Continue reading reTyre claims its rubber-free tires are 100% recyclable – and longer-lasting

Rubber-bodied Bumper Pedals are made to spare cyclists’ shins

For many bicycle commuters, painful shin scrapes caused by pedal strikes are just an unavoidable part of cycling. They might not have to be, however, if the designers of the rubber-bodied Bumper Pedals have anything to say about it.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Rubber-bodied Bumper Pedals are made to spare cyclists’ shins

Recycled tires make for roads that last twice as long in hot sunshine

Roads always seem to be in need of repair, but changing up the recipe could help them last longer. Researchers in Australia have now shown yet another advantage of adding rubber from old tires to asphalt – extra Sun protection that could help roads las… Continue reading Recycled tires make for roads that last twice as long in hot sunshine

Rubbery electrolyte makes for longer-lasting, safer EV batteries

Famously an insulator, rubber might not seem like a great candidate for an electrolyte material in a battery, but researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a new rubbery material with a high conductivity. This elastomer electrolyte could make for safe… Continue reading Rubbery electrolyte makes for longer-lasting, safer EV batteries

“Bubble casting” tech used to create soft actuators for soft robots

Although soft-bodied robots show great promise for tasks such as squeezing through tight spaces, it’s a bit counterproductive if their soft appendages are moved by hard actuators. A new technology addresses that problem, via the use of “fancy balloons…. Continue reading “Bubble casting” tech used to create soft actuators for soft robots

Graphene made from old tires helps strengthen concrete

Researchers at Rice University have developed a new process to convert old tires into graphene, which can then be used to make concrete. Not only is it more environmentally friendly, but the team says the resulting concrete is substantially stronger.Co… Continue reading Graphene made from old tires helps strengthen concrete