Essential guide to rubber from tree to synthetic science, with practical insights for growers, chemists, and economists. This English edition surveys natural rubber, its production, modern chemistry, and the path to synthetic rubber, offering a clear, technology-forward look at the discipline for professionals and students alike.
The book organizes its material to help readers understand both the cultivation context and the chemistry driving rubber’s modern use. It covers the economic and technical landscape, from plantation rubber to resinous varieties, reclaimed rubber, and the evolving methods that shape today’s rubber industry. The discussion is grounded in the latest research of its time, presented in a practical, study-friendly format.
- Foundations of rubber production, including key regions and plantation practices
- Formation, properties, analysis, and structure of crude rubber
- Techniques for testing and characterizing latex, coagulation, and finished types
- Overview of available synthetic routes and their industrial implications
Ideal for readers of industrial chemistry, agricultural economics, and materials science who want a solid, applied understanding of rubber from cultivation to synthesis.