A new technique of tire recycling has been developed that can make rubber easily bondable with natural or synthetic rubbers. The microbiological rubber devulcanization process generates a recyclate that can be
used in high value rubber products…

The novel technique is similar to a bug attacking the rubber and eating away at the sulphur on the surface. This allows the rubber to be remolded and introduced into normal rubber processes and further to be reused again. It makes it easier to be bonded with other natural or synthetic rubbers.

The U.K.-based Recycling Commercialization Centre, which supports recycling companies and technologies that have commercial potential, will assist by providing resources and support for technical testing. It will also offer help with business planning, identify sources of funding, develop the company towards investment readiness and identify markets and customers.

Literary Source: Helen Gilbert, PRW.com according to ScrapTireNews October 2008

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