Springer Rubber Science: A Modern Approach

This book is an up-to-date text on rubber science and is a breakthrough among many rubber-related publications. Emphasis is placed on the most modern scientific approaches to rubber science, departing from the usual detailed descriptions of trial-and-error results of traditional rubber technology. The book is a good introduction to modern rubber science both for graduate students and for more or less experienced rubber engineers for updating their way of thinking in handling of technological problems. Due to the increasing importance of pneumatic tires of vehicles and aircraft in modern transportation, this work will be of great use for general readers as well, including those who are concerned with sustainable development. Review “This text introduces modern rubber science to the scientific and technical communities. … This book is a useful addition to the literature on rubber science, and it is recommended to students and professionals in rubber science and technology.” (A. M. Strauss, Choice, Vol. 55 (12), August, 2018) From the Back Cover This book is an up-to-date text on rubber science and is a breakthrough among many rubber-related publications. Emphasis is placed on the most modern scientific approaches to rubber science, departing from the usual detailed descriptions of trial-and-error results of traditional rubber technology. The book is a good introduction to modern rubber science both for graduate students and for more or less experienced rubber engineers for updating their way of thinking in handling of technological problems. Due to the increasing importance of pneumatic tires of vehicles and aircraft in modern transportation, this work will be of great use for general readers as well, including those who are concerned with sustainable development. About the Author Dr. Yuko IKEDA Professor, Faculty of Molecular Chemistry and Engineering, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, Japan Main research fields: Polymer chemistry, Rubber and elastomer science Dr. Atsushi KATO Senior Engineer, Materials Analysis Department, NISSAN ARC, LTD., Yokosuka, Japan Main research fields: Polymer chemistry, Polymer physics, Polymer analysis Dr. Shinzo KOHJIYA Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan Main research fields: Rubber materials science, History of rubber Dr. Yukio NAKAJIMA Professor, School of Advanced Engineering, Kogakuin University, Tokyo, Japan Main research field: Tire mechanics