Chinese firm, Beijing university to study graphene for tires
9 May 2016
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Zhaoyuan, China – Linglong Tire and Beijing University of Chemical Technology have signed a research agreement to study fuel-efficient and high-performance tires, the Chinese tire-maker announced 13 April.Based on the agreement, the two sides will jointly conduct research on graphene for tires and the use of ‘nanoclay natural rubber’ in TRB tread, the Linglong statement added, without giving further details. Both parties, it said, have carried out a number of research projects, including the development of “dandelion tire” in 2014.
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