Natural Rubber Based Conducting Materials

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue on ‘Natural Rubber Based Conducting Materials' addresses the critical demand for flexible, sustainable, and highly functional materials in advanced electronics. It showcases the latest, cutting-edge advancements in overcoming the inherent electrical insulation of natural rubber by integrating electrical conductivity with its exceptional flexibility and resilience.

The collection presents pioneering research focused on innovative synthesis techniques and the deployment of novel filler materials, including carbon nanotubes, graphene, and metallic nanoparticles. It specifically examines how these fillers influence the mechanical and electrical properties of the resulting composites, detailing advanced strategies for enhancing filler dispersion, improving interfacial compatibility, and increasing scalability for industrial production.

A major emphasis of this Special Issue is on sustainable engineering, highlighting current trends such as the development of eco-friendly, sustainable conductive composites and a strong shift towards green processing methods and the use of renewable resources. This reflects a crucial industry-wide movement toward environmentally responsible materials.

Ultimately, the featured articles underscore the immense potential for these materials in high-growth applications like flexible electronics, high-performance sensors, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, and wearable devices. This Special Issue provides a timely and comprehensive overview of the current challenges, recent breakthroughs, and future directions in this rapidly evolving field, making it an essential reference for both academic researchers and industry professionals, driving the next generation of materials innovation.

Dr. Marlinda Ab Rahman
Guest Editor

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