EPDM latex separator using natural hevea brasiliensis latex
A sustainable EPDM latex separator made from natural Hevea brasiliensis latex film, designed to separate EPDM sheets without altering their properties, and offering eco-friendly benefits. Currently at TRL 2 with ongoing validation processes.
Overview
This innovative solution involves the use of a natural latex film derived from the Hevea brasiliensis tree to serve as a separator for EPDM sheets. The primary advantage of this separator is its inert nature, which ensures it does not interfere with the properties of EPDM while facilitating the separation of sheets. Additionally, the use of natural latex contributes to sustainability, as it is sourced without energy-intensive processes, aligning with eco-friendly manufacturing practices.
Technical specifications
- Material Source: Natural latex from Hevea brasiliensis
- Application: Acts as a separator in EPDM mixtures without altering their final properties
- Sustainability: Latex is harvested sustainably, reducing environmental impact
- Development Process: Current focus on creating samples with varying thicknesses to optimize separation efficiency
Technology readiness level
This technology is currently at TRL 2. Ongoing validation includes preparing EPDM material samples, developing separators of different thicknesses, and conducting moisture design evaluations for customer applications. The next steps involve extensive testing and refinement to advance technology readiness.
About Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano
Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano (ITM) is a large public university institution in Medellín with a practical, technology-oriented character and more than 28,000 students. Its five-campus footprint and 24 research laboratories provide a platform for applied R&D, testing, technical services, and collaboration with companies and public-sector partners. Parque i and the institution’s extension model connect academic capabilities with productive and territorial needs, while the CTIC supports intellectual-property assessment, prototyping, market validation, scaling, licensing, and spin-off formation. Research is supported by institutional resources and competitive national funding, particularly through Colombia’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MinCiencias), alongside public-sector and international sources.
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