Synthos launches the Synthos Rubber Circularity Award
Synthos Rubber Circularity Award
Global research competition aims to attract outstanding scientists and develop breakthrough technology platforms for synthetic rubber and tire compounds, addressing climate change and market needs.
Synthos, a global market and technology leader in advanced synthetic rubber and tire materials, has announced the launch of its first international research award for scientists pursuing PhDs in sustainable synthetic rubber, specialized high-performance elastomers and/or tire compounds.
The Synthos Rubber Circularity Award aims to encourage innovative ideas and solutions, leading to the development of a breakthrough technology platform that will significantly improve the environmental performance of synthetic rubber-based tire compounds while supporting the sustainability objectives of the global automotive and tire sectors.
Dr. Malte Wohlfahrt, Research & Development Director, Synthetic Rubber, emphasized the significance of the new award, stating, “This global competition will allow us to foster cutting-edge technologies, ultimately driving us towards our goal of achieving 100% green products by 2030. We take great pride in our diverse group of exceptional and talented scientists that make up the Synthos Rubber R&D Center, based in Schkopau, Germany and Oswiecim, Poland, and we eagerly look forward to expanding our horizons by collaborating with a junior research group from anywhere in the world.”
He added, “By nurturing innovation through partnerships with the brightest minds in scientific research, we will bring invaluable skills and expertise to our company and continue to play a pivotal role in advancing the development of greener tire materials.”
The winning research institute or university will receive a three-year funding package to support a dedicated junior research team. Applicants must submit their proposals by August 31, and finalists will be invited to present their ideas at a special event in Schkopau, Germany, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
For more information about the Synthos Rubber Circularity Award and to connect with the Synthos Rubber Award team, interested scientists, universities, and research institutions are invited to send an email to
About Synthos
Synthos is a leading global chemical company that manufactures synthetic rubber, styrene plastics, plant protection products and dispersions, latex, and adhesives. Synthos is the largest synthetic rubber producer in Europe with a broad portfolio of synthetic rubber products and a strong global presence focused on our customers, in high-performance tires and beyond. Our differentiated product portfolio and strong sustainability-focused technology roadmap includes solution styrene-butadiene rubber (S-SBR), emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber (E-SBR), high and low cis polybutadiene rubber (NdBR, NiBR and LiBR), and recycled rubber powder.
To learn more about Synthos and how it is Moving in the Green Direction, visit: www.synthosgroup.com
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