Catalysts in the rubber industry: a mini review

The use of catalysts in rubber production industry has drastically altered production processes, increasing efficiency and quality. By solving polymer microstructure and elevating reactions, catalysts enable high-performance rubber improvement while minimising waste and energy consumption. Sustainable best practices, involving biodegradable rubber exploration and eco-friendly catalysts, contribute to long-term industry viability. In this mini literature review, we introduce various types of catalysts currently applied in the rubber industry and recent advancements in catalyst design for the future of rubber production. In the rubber industry, the selection of catalysts is a vital decision, which impact the efficiency of the polymerisation process and the quality of end products. Therefore, by carefully selecting catalysts with desired stereoselectivity and activity, producers can create synthetic rubbers with specific properties tailored to their real applications. By exploring the production of biodegradable rubber, this shift is vital for decreasing the environmental effect of rubber manufacturing and making the industries long-term environmentally friendly and sustainable.