SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 24, 2025Interesting Engineering

Scientists make rubber 10 times tougher, 4x more crack-resistant under repeated stress

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Modified vulcanization creates rubber with longer polymer strands, making it 10 times stronger and 4 times more crack-resistant than natural rubber, potentially improving durability in thin, flexible products.

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