The rubber industry is a dirty business and is accountable for 1% of world pollution. It may not seem much, but any workable idea that can reduce the number of pollutants is welcomed. That’s why it ...

To make tire production more sustainable, Bridgestone is turning to a desert shrub called guayule as a source of natural rubber. Native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, guayule ...

The chemical in question, 1,3-butadiene, doesn’t seem very impressive at first sight, consisting of just four carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms, but its global market was worth US$19 billion in 2019 ...

MUMBAI, India—Birla Carbon is preparing to launch bio-based rubber additives that are expected to improve both the performance of tires and their environmental impact. Developed in partnership with ...