Why use rare earths in rubber production? Chinese scientists are engineering tougher tyres
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Chinese researchers have completed trials of a new rare earth-based synthetic rubber production facility, industrialising a key raw material for electric vehicle and heavy-duty vehicle tyres. Synthetic rubber, which often uses metal catalysts, is essential for the transport industry, manufacturing, and national defence. This development could enhance tyre production for EVs and heavy trucks, advancing materials science and industrial capabilities.
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New rare earth-based synthetic rubber
Chinese researchers have completed trials of a new rare earth-based synthetic rubber production facility.
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The new facility industrialises a major raw material for manufacturing electric vehicle and heavy-duty vehicle tyres.
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Loaded language removedChinese researchers have completed trials of a new rare earth-based synthetic rubber production facility, industrialising a major raw material for manufacturing electric vehicle and heavy-duty vehicle tyres. High-quality synthetic rubber, most of which uses metal as a catalyst during production, is vital to the transport industry, manufacturing and national defence.
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The new facility industrialises a major raw material for manufacturing electric vehicle and heavy-duty vehicle tyres.
South China Morning PostMost high-quality synthetic rubber uses metal as a catalyst during production.
South China Morning PostHigh-quality synthetic rubber is vital to the transport industry, manufacturing, and national defence.
OpinionChinese researchers have completed trials of a new rare earth-based synthetic rubber production facility.
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