I am honored to take part in the Board of Directors of the Rubber Association for the new term. On behalf of myself and my company, I would like to sincerely thank Mr. Ö. Doğu Kaya for his trust in Icarbon and for assigning me this responsibility in the new period At the 18th Ordinary […]
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With the newly published standard, Recovered carbon black (rCB) is no longer considered an “alternative solution,” but is becoming a clearly defined engineering materiAL carbon black (rCB) is no longer just an “alternative solution,” but is transforming into a clearly defined engineering material. The new ASTM D8632-25 standard takes the use of rCB in the
From my experiences in the startup ecosystem, I’ve learned one crucial lesson: In a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, things will stall if roles and responsibilities aren’t clearly defined. And this isn’t just true for startups—it applies to any collaboration with a partner organization. If responsibilities aren’t outlined from the start, uncertainty creeps in, slowing down processes
ICarbon’s mobile app provides an innovative digital solution for polymer recycling. By scanning QR codes on recycled products, customers gain access to crucial information such as technical data sheets, safety details, and production technology. The app also offers tools for tracking carbon footprints, checking waste recyclability, and providing feedback. Available for free on both the Play Store and App Store, this app supports transparency, sustainability, and traceability in the recycling process. Tailored for companies in the industry, ICarbon’s app is a step towards a more sustainable and efficient future in polymer recycling.
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Carbon black is a dominant filler used in industrial rubber products, vehicle tires and many plastic parts. Sustainability issues and the desire to produce energy efficient products are increasingly driving OEMs and other carbon black users to find alternatives and develop more environmentally friendly material options. Growing awareness of environmental issues, particularly related to vehicles
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Carbon black is a material consisting mainly of carbon, obtained from the partial combustion or thermal decomposition of hydrocarbons, consisting of spherical primary particles, uniformity of primary particle sizes within a given cluster and turbostratic* layers. Carbon black is used in large quantities in the production of tires, plastics, various rubber products, paints and toner.
The first efforts to recycle vulcanized rubber wastes originated with an ordinary grinding method carried out by Charles Goodyear, the inventor of vulcanization, more than 150 years ago. The table below gives an overview of the work done on rubber recycling, particularly in the last two decades. When we search Scopus again with the keyword
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Granulated rubber infill materials used in synthetic sports surfaces, recognized as the largest source of intentionally released microplastics, have been banned by the EU Commission. According to data from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), rubber granules used in sports fields contribute up to 16,000 tons of microplastic pollution annually, making them the primary source of
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Efforts to tackle the challenges posed by waste tires and rubber have been ongoing for years. However, with the increasing awareness of sustainability, these initiatives are accelerating, and scientifically based outcomes are becoming more prominent. Over the past few months, we have begun to see tangible results of these efforts. The latest press releases from
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