part Section I: Introductory Chapter -- chapter 1 Some Outstanding Problems in the Mechanics of Rubbery Solids -- part Section II: New Elastomers and Composites -- chapter 2 Elastomer–Clay Nanocomposites -- chapter 3 Rubber–Silica Hybrid Nanocomposites -- chapter 4 Rubber Nanocomposites Based on Miscellaneous Nanofillers -- chapter 5 Thermoplastic Elastomers -- chapter 6 Plastomers -- chapter 7 New Elastomers: Biomacromolecular Engineering via Carbocationic Polymerization -- chapter 8 Novel Elastomers for Biomedical Applications -- chapter 9 Recombinant Resilin—A Protein-Based Elastomer -- chapter 10 Smart Elastomers -- chapter 11 Recent Developments in Rubber–Rubber and Rubber–Plastics Blends -- chapter 12 Fiber-Reinforced Elastomers -- chapter 13 A Chemical Modification Approach for Improving the Oil Resistance of Ethylene–Propylene Copolymers -- part Section III: Rubber Ingredients -- chapter 14 Rubber-Curing Systems -- chapter 15 Degradation and Protection -- chapter 16 Q-Flex QDI Quinone Diimine Antidegradant—Improved Mixing Chemistry Resulting in a Better Balance of Productivity and Performance -- chapter 17 Silica Fillers for Elastomer Reinforcement -- chapter 18 Mechanism of the Carbon Black Reinforcement of Rubbers -- part Section IV: New Characterization Techniques -- chapter 19 Visualization of Nano-Filler Dispersion and Morphology in Rubbery Matrix by 3D-TEM -- chapter 20 Scanning Probe Microscopy of Elastomers and Rubbery Materials -- chapter 21 Recent Developments in Rubber Research Using Atomic Force Microscopy -- part Section V: Physics and Engineering -- chapter 22 Reinforced Elastomers: From Molecular Physics to Industrial Applications -- chapter 23 Effects of Time, Temperature, and Fluids on the Long-Term Service Durability of Elastomers and Elastomeric Components -- chapter 24 Extrapolating the Viscoelastic Response of Rubber -- chapter 25 Recent Advances in Fatigue Life Prediction Methods for Rubber Components -- chapter 26 Rubber Friction and Abrasion in Relation to Tire Traction and Wear -- chapter 27 Improving Adhesion of Rubber -- chapter 28 Chapteer 28. Rheology of Rubber and Rubber Nanocomposites -- chapter 29 Rubber–Silica Mixing -- chapter 30 Stream Effects and Nonlinear Viscoelasticity in Rubber Processing Operations -- chapter 31 Electron Beam Processing of Rubber -- part Section VI: Tires -- chapter 32 Tire Technology—Recent Advances and Future Trends -- chapter 33 Recent Developments in Fillers for Tire Applications -- chapter 34 Rubber Oxidation in Tires -- chapter 35 Recent Developments in Rubber Mixing and Cord Calendering in Tire Production -- chapter 36 High-Tech Quadroplex Extrusion Technology for the Tire Industry -- part Section VII: Eco-Friendly Technology and Recycling -- chapter 37 Recent Advances in Eco-Friendly Elastomer Technology -- chapter 38 Waste Rubber Recycling.