Tear-resistant rubbery materials could pave the way for tougher tires
Weak “cross-linkers” inserted into the materials make them harder to tear
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Tires wear down over time and release tiny plastic particles into the environment, but a new design strategy for rubbery materials could limit this pollution.
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