Chinese seek to develop S-SBR technology
ERJ staff report (DS)
Beijing - China aims to develop its own solution-SBR technology to further the development of 'green' tyres.
According to a report from China Petrochemical News published on the website of the China Rubber Industry Association, China lags far behind world manufacturing practices in terms of consumption of S-SBR. A significant factor is the cost of imported S-SBR, said the report.
Emphasis is being placed on existing producers of styrenic block co-polymers, which already use a solution process and styrene and butadiene monomers. In particular Baling Petrochemical has made tonne quantities of a trial S-SBR which is claimed to be equivalent to imported grades. The report did not note the catalyst used in this technology.
This is an external link and should open in a new window. If the window does not appear, please check your pop-up blocking software. ERJ is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Story on CRIA website (Chinese language)
Above story (Auto-translated from Chinese)
This article is only available to subscribers - subscribe today
Subscribe for unlimited access. A subscription to European Rubber Journal includes:
- Every issue of European Rubber Journal (6 issues) including Special Reports & Maps.
- Unlimited access to ERJ articles online
- Daily email newsletter – the latest news direct to your inbox
- Access to the ERJ online archive