RTEC-Research

RTEC Research

RTEC carry out basic research to generate scientific knowledge which will be applied to improve existing rubber technology or to develop new technology and innovation for the benefits of the rubber industry. RTEC research encompasses chemistry, physics and engineering of rubbers.

1. Natural Rubber Composites

Particulate NR composites
Fibrous NR composites
Layer NR composites

2. Natural Rubber Latex Technology Innovation

Natural Rubber Latex for Medical Supplies
Customised Viscoelastic Foams for Health and Rehabilitation

3. Tyres

Solid tyres/ Non-pneumatic tyres
Tyre Testing

4. Circular Rubber Technology Innovation

Utilisation of Rubber Wastes
Rubber Powder

5. Characterisation of Rubber, Rubber Chemicals and Rubber Products Innovation

Processing Properties of Rubber

6. Rubbers for Medical Devices and Healthcare Applications

Research Output

Publication in International Journals

Patents

Transferable Research Output

Rubber Thesis (Mahidol University)

Collaborations

Kokoku - MUSC Center for Rubber Innovation (KRIM)

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University

Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University