Mechanical and thermal analysis of composites based on rubbers from used tires

Reuse and recycling of tires at the end of their useful life is an environmental challenge owing to the huge volumes discarded all over the world. This paper tries to give a scientific contribution toward the mechanical recycling of elastomers derived from pre treatment of tires to produce anti-shock tiles and heat-insulating panels for civil applications. Thermal and mechanical results herein reported satisfactorily justify the interest devoted by now to this topic.