Abstract
Rubber is one of the rare materials that can be used in many sectors and for multiple purposes. It can be used in a wide range of frameworks, from very simple coating materials to very complex spacecraft parts. Apart from natural rubber, compounds are also used for different purposes in rubber production. For a product with such a wide range of uses, the sustainability of its compounds is particularly important. The objective of this study is to investigate environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives for rubber and some compounds, such as fillers and softeners. By doing this research with an academic method, the most suitable option is determined by taking the weights of the factors affecting this decision into consideration. As a result, the most suitable rubber, filler, and softener options are presented.
Highlights
Published: 7 May 2021Rubber is a material that is obtained naturally from the milky sap of some plants or artificially from a combination of petroleum and alcohol
This study aimed to find sustainable alternatives to rubber and compounds used in tire production, the sector where rubber is used the most
After determining the alternatives and criteria, hierarchical structures of decision problems were formed by determining their relations with each other
Summary
Rubber is a material that is obtained naturally from the milky sap of some plants or artificially from a combination of petroleum and alcohol. An important engineering material, has a multipurpose and wide usage potential. Is no longer limited to the original natural rubber; instead, it applies to any material with properties similar to those of natural rubber, regardless of its chemical composition. The more modern term “elastomer” is used for synthetic materials with properties similar to rubber. Rubber is a material that has a wide range of uses. It appears in many products we use in daily life, especially in the automotive sector [1]. 70% of rubber produced is used in the production of vehicle tires [2]
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