The Rubber Chemistry and Technology (RCT) subject division is pleased to announce a series of virtual seminars for 2021. These seminars will cover a wide range of topics of particular interest to our current and affiliated members in industry, government or academia. The RCT subject division actively pursues the education, promotion and advancement of Rubber Chemistry and Technology.

This hour-long seminar will be hosted quarterly, Thursdays at 2:00 pm ET and participation is free of charge. 

How to join:

  • Once you have registered for the seminar series, you will receive a unique link to access the webinar. Please do not distribute this link.
  • Registration will be confirmed for all upcoming sessions within the series.

Upcoming Events & Speakers

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024, 2:00 PM (ET)
Kinetics and Mechanism of Ozone and Oxygen Attack on Natsyn with and without 6PPD
  • Edward R Terrill
    Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL)

Past events

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024, 2:00 PM (ET)
Evaluation of pulp and paper biomaterials in elastomers
  • Linda Botha
    Suzano
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 2:00 PM (ET)
Chloramine Devulcanization: A circular solution to rubber waste.
  • Ian Byberg
    Arduro
Thursday, Mar 21, 2024, 2:00 PM (ET)
Revolutionizing Elastomer Development: The Power of Automation and AI
  • Khaled Boqaileh
    LabsCubed
Thursday, Nov 30, 2023, 2:00 PM (ET)
Elastomers and Silicones: Enhancing Degradation at End of Life
  • Michael Brook
    McMaster University

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About the hosts

Richard Pazur
Lead Scientist – elastomers, Quality Engineering Test Establishment (QETE)
Department of National Defence / Government of Canada
PhD, Université Laval (Robert Prud’homme)
richard.pazur@forces.gc.ca