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Michelin and Bridgestone see Potential Demand for up to 1 Million tons of RCB by 2030
In a joint statement, at the Recovered Carbon Black Conference, leading tyre manufacturers Michelin and Bridgestone believe that there is the potential for an annual total market of up to 1 million tons of recovered carbon black by 2030. Both Michelin and Bridgestone have set a goal that by 2050, their tyres will consist of 100 per cent sustainable materials. At their appearance in Berlin, both ...
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Nokian to Improve Recovered Carbon Black
Nokian Tyres has signed a research agreement for an international project aiming to improve the quality and yield of recovered carbon black from end-of-life tyres. This will enable the use of higher amounts of recovered carbon black in rubber compounds, benefiting tyre and rubber product manufacturers in creating more sustainable products. The target of the research project is to improve the ...
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Recovered Carbon Black Conference Schedule Announced
The Smithers Recovered Carbon Black Conference in Berlin on the 16th and 17th of November has announced its speaker schedule. The two-day conference dedicated to recovered Carbon Black will be opened by Martin von Wolfersdorff, followed by a market overview by Paul Ita from Notch Consulting Group. Continental’s Dr Andreas Topp will update the conference on Conti’s sustainability ...
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GRI Advancing Sustainability by Using rCB
In recent years, the tyre manufacturing industry has witnessed a paradigm shift towards sustainable practices, products, and eco-friendly solutions. GRI is increasing its efforts in utilising recycled carbon black (rCB) for compounding and its speciality tyre production. The achievements of GRI in recent years highlight a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation within our industry. An ...
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Californians Look to LA Testing to Identify “Ghosting” Phenomenon Caused by Soot
In recent years, companies such as LA Testing have witnessed an increasing number of complaints relating to the sudden and unexpected appearance of soot-like material observed in homes and commercial buildings. These stains may form on carpets, walls, plastic objects and other materials, and are commonly noted around ventilation grilles and electrical outlets. Often times, the culprit for this ...
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California Testing Lab Helps Clear The Air with Wildfire Smoke Damage in Homes
In recent years, there has been an increasing number of complaints relating to the sudden and unexpected appearance of soot-like material observed in homes and commercial buildings. These stains may form on carpets, walls, plastic objects and other materials, and have been noted around ventilation grilles and electrical outlets. The culprit for this “ghosting” phenomenon is the ...
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A Tale of Two Cities' Black Carbon Measurement
Advanced photoacoustic measurement of black carbon particles, using equipment available via UK-based Enviro Technology, has led to a better understanding of pollution in Los Angeles and Mexico City. PAX (Photoacoustic Extinctiometer) Black Carbon Monitors have been deployed to deliver a more accurate picture of daily black carbon trends in these two similarly densely-populated cities. The ...
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Black carbon pollution emerges as major player in global warming
Soot from biomass burning, diesel exhaust has 60 percent of the effect of carbon dioxide on warming but mitigation offers immediate benefits. Black carbon, a form of particulate air pollution most often produced from biomass burning, cooking with solid fuels and diesel exhaust, has a warming effect in the atmosphere three to four times greater than prevailing estimates, according to scientists ...
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Enviro Technology Responds to Growing Demand for Intelligent Black Carbon Monitoring Instrumentation
Untitled Document In a direct response to demand from organisations across the UK, Enviro Technology Services, the leading UK supplier of environmental monitoring instrumentation and systems, has launched the Magee Aethalometer - an instrument that provides a real time readout of the concentration of black carbon aerosol particles. The Magee Aethalometer is a ...
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Birla Carbon to Showcase Innovative Carbon Black at RubberTech China 2023
Birla Carbon will present Continua SCM and carbon black solutions for tyre and MRG products Birla Carbon, a global leader in the production of high-quality carbon black solutions, will participate at RubberTech China 2023, to be held from September 4 – 6, 2023, at Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China. Birla Carbon will exhibit at Hall N3, Booth 3B459. Birla Carbon’s ...
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ENVIRO TECHNOLOGY RESPONDS TO GROWING DEMAND FOR INTELLIGENT BLACK CARBON MONITORING INSTRUMENTATION
In a direct response to demand from organisations across the UK, Enviro Technology plc , the leading UK supplier of environmental monitoring instrumentation and systems, have launched the ‘Magee Aethalometer' - an instrument that provides a real-time readout of the concentration of ‘black carbon' aerosol particles. The ‘Magee Aethalometer' is a self-contained, automatic instrument that can ...
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New particulate measurement technology enables climate change ‘quick hit’
More accurate measurement of Black Carbon particles is now within reach of UK local authorities, air quality and climate change researchers and industry thanks to a highly-specified device, newly available via Enviro Technology. Reducing levels of Black Carbon in the air improves human health and slows climate change. Because it is dark, Black Carbon absorbs a lot of heat from the sun and it ...
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ASTM D3849 - 07(2011) Standard Test Method for Carbon Black—Morphological Characterization of Carbon Black Using Electron Microscopy
Carbon black morphology significantly affects the transient and end-use properties of carbon black loaded polymer systems. A carbon black's particle size distribution is its single most important property, and it relates to degree of blackness and rubber reinforcement. For a given loading of carbon black, blackness and reinforcement increase with smaller particle size. Aggregate size and shape ...
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Fine particles trap more heat in atmosphere than previously thought
Fine particles in the air produced by road transport trap more radiation in the earth's atmosphere than previously estimated, and therefore may contribute more to global warming than realised, according to new research. In contrast, the impact of particles from shipping appears to reflect more radiation than previously thought, whilst the effect of particles from aviation is comparatively small. ...
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Goodyear Announces Industry’s First Tyre To Use Carbon Black Produced Via Methane Pyrolysis
Monolith has provided SCB for Goodyear’s recently announced new tread formulation for its ultra-high performance, all-season ElectricDrive GT tyre, tuned for electric vehicles, in size 235/40R19. A new tyre is nothing surprising min itself, but this latest offer from Goodyear includes Monolith’s sustainable carbon black developed by plasma pyrolysis of Methane. The specialised tread ...
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rCB Conference 2021
The Recovered Carbon Black conference on the 22-23 November provides a much-needed platform for experts and innovators, who research, develop and commercialise recovered Carbon Black to stay updated on the latest market developments, challenges and opportunities. Delegates can expect to hear from leading industry experts as they provide a 360-degree perspective of the market. Enjoy the full Tyre ...
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Carbon Black Exposure May Put Workers at Risk
Carbon black is the general term used to describe a powdery commercial form of carbon. It is used by industry to strengthen and color rubber and is also used to color inks, coatings, plastics and leather, and to insulate electrical equipment. Carbon black from vegetable origins is even used as a food coloring agent. Some employees are exposed to carbon black on a regular basis at their ...
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Wastefront Lines Up Clients Ready for Production
The proposed 80,000tpa plant is expected to supply its recovered carbon black to Weber & Schaer, one of Europe’s largest distributors of carbon products, in a strategic offtake and on-sale agreement for Wastefront. The firm will take a minimum of 35% of the rCB produced at Wastefront’s £100m Sunderland plant, with the opportunity to further scale up in the future.Wastefront ...
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Second Sustainable Michelin Tyre
Michelin uses Enviro rCB for its sustainable racing tyreAnother Sustainable Tyre from Michelin Michelin has been promoting its approach to sustainability with another sustainable racing tyre based on recovered carbon black from Scandinavian Enviro Systems. The new tyre is a high-performance tyre developed for racing cars and was recently presented at Michelin’s Movin’On global sustainable ...
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Smithers Report on Sustainable Carbon Blacks
One of the most significant areas of investment in tyre recycling is pyrolysis, and it is also one of the most puzzling for investors from outside the industry Smithers has long held an interest in the impact of the pyrolysis sector on the circularity of tyres and has run several conferences on the subject, especially on recovered carbon black. In its latest technology report, “The Impact ...
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