Zhai, J. X. Concept analysis of rubber vulcanization and crosslinking in polymer teaching. Polym. Bull. (in Chinese), 2026, 39(8), 1547–1552.DOI: 10.14028/j.cnki.1003-3726.2026.26.114.
Concept Analysis of Rubber Vulcanization and Crosslinking in Polymer Teaching
Theoretical analysis of rubber elastic networks and the control of gelation in synthetic rubbers and thermosetting resins were major research topics in the early stages of polymer science. Both are now core components of polymer physics and polymer chemistry curricula. The current polymer curriculum rarely addresses vulcanization and crosslinking knowledge systematically
often leading to misconceptions among newcomers. This study analyzes the similarities and differences between concepts such as rubber vulcanization and crosslinking in traditional teaching. By summarizing the recent literature on crosslinking and comparing knowledge about chemical crosslinking versus physical crosslinking and physical gelation versus phase separation
this study attempts to introduce environmental concepts such as green crosslinking and green tires into engineering education. The aim is to expand the teaching content on the relationship between crosslinking structures and properties
providing a reference for beginners in polymer science to master the fundamentals and cutting-edge developments of crosslinking reactions.
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