Natural rubber (NR) is an obvious renewable raw material synthesized by Hevea brasiliensis. Compared with synthetic rubbers
NR can better meet the nowadays sustainable development. The process of epoxidation modification of NR is a simple and economic way. The reaction can be carried out in the water phase. ENR poses excellent properties such as good compatibility
wet skid resistance
low rolling resistance
oil resistance and air tightness
etc. has great applied potential in tyre industry
adhesives and navel composites. The present paper reviews the recent progresses in the preparation and characterization of ENR Including its vulcanization
Silica reinforcement and its application in the tire industry. Meanwhile
the future research focuses of ENR are indentified.