Conduct a small research project and write a Word document of 1000 words
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
Natural Rubber is widely used in various applications due to its unique properties such as
hyperelastic, good dynamic properties and excellent energy absorption. However, there are
some drawbacks of this material such as sensitive to temperature, low resistance to ozone,
low tear strength, has allergenic potential, etc. Various research works have been conducted
to improve the properties of natural rubber for advanced applications.
Identify an advanced application of rubber in modern engineering and technology from the
lists below:
Rubber for Seismic and Vibration Isolation: Seismic bearing, or base isolator,
minimizes earthquake impact on structures by providing flexibility and isolating them
from ground motion.
Rubber for Energy Harvesting: Rubber materials with piezoelectric properties are
being studied for their potential in energy harvesting applications. These materials can
convert mechanical vibrations and movements into electrical energy.
Smart and Self-Healing Rubber: Smart rubbers are materials that can respond to
changes in environmental conditions such as temperature, ph, etc. or repair
themselves after damage.
Rubber in 3D Printing: Researchers are exploring the use of rubber-like materials in
additive manufacturing to produce flexible and functional 3D-printed products.
Write a short report (1000 words maximum) to discuss the advancement of natural rubber
in the chosen application.
Your response should critically analyze various techniques used to improve the properties of
natural rubber and different potential manufacturing methods to produce the natural rubber
component for the chosen application. Your report should also provide a critical appraisal of
current research and development in this field (including environmental impact and future
perspective). It is expected that the evidence used will come from up to 15 recent reports
and peer reviewed journal articles. Your response should include one figure from the
literature, suitably referenced.
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hyperelastic, good dynamic properties and excellent energy absorption. However, there are
some drawbacks of this material such as sensitive to temperature, low resistance to ozone,
low tear strength, has allergenic potential, etc. Various research works have been conducted
to improve the properties of natural rubber for advanced applications.
Identify an advanced application of rubber in modern engineering and technology from the
lists below:
Rubber for Seismic and Vibration Isolation: Seismic bearing, or base isolator,
minimizes earthquake impact on structures by providing flexibility and isolating them
from ground motion.
Rubber for Energy Harvesting: Rubber materials with piezoelectric properties are
being studied for their potential in energy harvesting applications. These materials can
convert mechanical vibrations and movements into electrical energy.
Smart and Self-Healing Rubber: Smart rubbers are materials that can respond to
changes in environmental conditions such as temperature, ph, etc. or repair
themselves after damage.
Rubber in 3D Printing: Researchers are exploring the use of rubber-like materials in
additive manufacturing to produce flexible and functional 3D-printed products.
Write a short report (1000 words maximum) to discuss the advancement of natural rubber
in the chosen application.
Your response should critically analyze various techniques used to improve the properties of
natural rubber and different potential manufacturing methods to produce the natural rubber
component for the chosen application. Your report should also provide a critical appraisal of
current research and development in this field (including environmental impact and future
perspective). It is expected that the evidence used will come from up to 15 recent reports
and peer reviewed journal articles. Your response should include one figure from the
literature, suitably referenced.
**READ THIS**
You have full authority to choose one of the options from the list. Choose the one you find most interesting and can complete the fastest