Rubber Review | Issue 21 | October 13-19, 2025

Featured Articles

• Conversation with Dr. Sreekala M. S. – Mahatma Gandhi University, India
  Director, School of Polymer Science & Technology (SPST) & Joint Director, School of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (SNSNT).
  In this exclusive interview, Dr. Sreekala shares her remarkable journey from MGU to international collaborations in Germany and Japan. She discusses her pioneering research on green composites, CO₂-capture materials, graphene-based tyre nanocomposites, and biopolymer innovation, emphasizing how polymer science can evolve “from pollution to solution.” She also reflects on women’s leadership in STEM, academic–industry partnerships, and her vision to make SPST a global polymer innovation hub.

• IRMRI Spotlight:  IRMRI at CII NexGen Mobility Show 2025 (Pune) | Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Visits IRMRI – SriCity Centre | ARISE (Association for Rubber Innovation & Start-up Entrepreneurship)

• Business News:  Renewa’25 – National Workshop on “Next-Gen Polymers for Advanced Applications” Concludes Successfully at MIT, Anna University | Cabot Corporation Strengthens Manufacturing Capabilities in North America for Circular Reinforcing Carbons Powered by its EVOLVE® Sustainable Solutions Technology Platform | Graphene Nanotube ESD Chemical Gloves: A Game-Changer for Safety and Comfort in PPE | Gummiwerk Kraiburg develops new series of high-performance FKM compounds | Jay Dhillon named as President of BKT USA | EcoVadis ranks Evonik among the world’s most sustainable companies | ContiTech Launches Production at New Hydraulic Plant in Aguascalientes

• Upcoming Events:  Rubber Bonding 2025 – 8 Nov 2025, Pune | IRC 2025 – 1–3 Dec 2025, Bangkok | TechnoBiz Rubber Week 2025 – 28-31 Oct 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka