This book is an up-to-date text on rubber science and is a breakthrough among many rubber-related publications. Emphasis is placed on the most modern scientific approaches to rubber science, departing from the usual detailed descriptions of trial-and-error results of traditional rubber technology. The book is a good introduction to modern rubber science both for graduate students and for more or less experienced rubber engineers for updating their way of thinking in handling of technological problems. Due to the increasing importance of pneumatic tires of vehicles and aircraft in modern transportation, this work will be of great use for general readers as well, including those who are concerned with sustainable development.

Autorentext
Dr. Yuko IKEDAProfessor, Faculty of Molecular Chemistry and Engineering, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, JapanMain research fields: Polymer chemistry, Rubber and elastomer science
Dr. Atsushi KATOSenior Engineer, Materials Analysis Department, NISSAN ARC, LTD., Yokosuka, JapanMain research fields: Polymer chemistry, Polymer physics, Polymer analysis
Dr. Shinzo KOHJIYAProfessor Emeritus, Kyoto University, Kyoto, JapanMain research fields: Rubber materials science, History of rubber
Dr. Yukio NAKAJIMAProfessor, School of Advanced Engineering, Kogakuin University, Tokyo, JapanMain research field: Tire mechanics

Inhalt
Introduction to Rubber Science.- Basic Science of Rubber.- Materials Science of Rubber.- Recent Development of Rubber Science.- Pneumatic Tire Technology.- Rubber Science and Technics toward the Next Century: A Prospective View.