Abstract
Cross-linking of rubbers is crucial as it provides good elasticity and high strength. Unfortunately, cross-linking also prevents melt reprocessability, making it very difficult to recycle cross-linked rubber products, at least in a cradle to cradle context. The thesis describes the development of recyclable rubber products via thermoreversible cross-linking, particularly via Diels-Alder chemistry in order to obtain materials that combine the material properties of a permanently cross-linked rubber at service conditions with the melt (re)processability of a non-cross-linked rubber.
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Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 24-Mar-2017 |
Place of Publication | [Groningen] |
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Print ISBNs | 978-90-367-9249-3 |
Electronic ISBNs | 978-90-367-9248-6 |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |