Natural rubber, derived predominantly from the latex of Hevea brasiliensis, is renowned for its remarkable elasticity, resilience and tensile strength. Its unique performance stems from a complex ...

The biodegradation of natural rubber by microbial species represents a promising, environmentally sustainable approach to managing waste from industrial and consumer rubber products. Natural rubber, ...

For years, tire makers have touted their investments in the exploration and cultivation of alternative natural rubbers. Bridgestone, of course, is betting on guayule. Continental, meanwhile, has been ...

Natural rubber is a wonder material. Few discoveries or innovations come close to its impact on manufacturing, and the car industry is just one of many that depend on it for critical components, such ...

Last October, I took some time off work at the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) to learn how to surf. Surfing has always been a dream of mine and one of the more advanced surfing ...

When most people think of forest products, they think of wood — lumber and building products — or pulp-based materials such as paper and cardboard. While it is true that these make up the bulk of ...

Apollo Tyres has announced it is now sourcing 100% of its natural rubber supplies from companies committed to sustainability. Any companies supplying natural rubber to Apollo Tyres’ two European ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The government is of the view that increasing natural rubber production to at least 400,000 tonnes of cuplump and 20,000 tonnes of latex will directly reduce ...

Rubber is one of the most vital farm products, the pillar of industries from tires to cars to healthcare and building. Global production of natural rubber in 2025 is expected to reach approximately 14 ...