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Bridgestone tests Russian dandelion as raw material for tire rubber Taraxacum officinale, or dandelion, the herb used for tea and salads, is an excellent liver tonic and diuretic. But there’s another variety of dandelion known as Russian dandelion, aka Taraxacum kok-saghyz, which Bridgestone Americas is researching as raw material to make high-quality rubber for car tires. After preliminary tests, the company said it will continue to assess the material at its technical laboratories in Akron and Tokyo in coming months, and will follow that with larger-scale testing in 2014. .. Continue Reading Bridgestone tests Russian dandelion as raw material for tire rubber Section: Automotive Tags: Bridgestone, Environmentally-friendly, Ohio State University, Rubber, Sustainability, Tires Related Articles: Pet prosthesis - Dolphin recovers swimming ability with artificial fin Bridgestone's airless tires are designed to never go flatRubber sheets harness body movement to power electrical devicesNew technology could lead to 50% increase in tire recyclingStudy says 71% of European drivers need more air in their tiresHummer H2 Bomber ready to hit the slopes with Mattracks rubber tracks
Bridgestone tests Russian dandelion as raw material for tire rubber
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