Prof James Busfield

James Busfield
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary University of London

Publications

Relevant PublicationPublications of specific relevance to the Centre for Intelligent Transport

2024

bullet iconLe Cam J-B, Kyei-Manu WA, Tayeb A, Albouy P-A and Busfield JJC (2024). Strain-induced crystallisation of reinforced elastomers using surface calorimetry. Polymer Testing, Elsevier BV, 108341-108341.  
19-01-2024

2023

bullet iconBusfield J, Mars W and Muhr A (2023). Editorial: Tribute Issue in Honor of Prof. Alan G. Thomas. Rubber Chemistry and Technology, Rubber Division, ACS vol. 96 (4), g1-g1.  
01-10-2023
bullet iconWu G, Sotta P, Huang M, Tunnicliffe LB and Busfield JJC (2023). Characterisation of Sticky Debris Generated During Smear Wear. Rubber Chemistry and Technology, Rubber Division, ACS 
29-09-2023
bullet iconSasso G, Pugno N, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2023). Soft robotic patterning of liquids. Scientific Reports, Springer Nature vol. 13 (1) 
21-09-2023
Relevant PublicationLiu C, Busfield JJC and Zhang K (2023). An Electric Self‐Sensing and Variable‐Stiffness Artificial Muscle. Advanced Intelligent Systems, Wiley vol. 5 (9) 
01-09-2023
bullet iconWindslow RJ, Duncan AM, Hohenberger TW and Busfield JJC (2023). EVALUATING THE CRACK TIP FORMATION AND PROPAGATION ENERGY OF A TROUSER TEAR SPECIMEN. Rubber Chemistry and Technology, Rubber Division, ACS 
28-08-2023
bullet iconHuang M, Tunnicliffe LB, Liao S, Yang B, Yan H and Busfield JJC (2023). BROADBAND DIELECTRIC CHARACTERIZATION OF CARBON BLACK–REINFORCED NATURAL RUBBER. Rubber Chemistry and Technology, Rubber Division, ACS 
28-08-2023
bullet iconDuncan AM, Keizo A, Ramier JL and Busfield J (2023). Improved Dual Network Model for Aging of Rubber Composites under Set Strains. Macromolecules, American Chemical Society 
22-08-2023
bullet iconHassan MM, Harris J, Busfield JJC and Bilotti E (2023). A review of the green chemistry approaches to leather tanning in imparting sustainable leather manufacturing. Green Chemistry, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 
18-08-2023
bullet iconTao Y, Tashiro R, Yonezawa S, Stevens CA, Bilotti E and Busfield JJC (2023). Quasi-static bending fatigue of carbon cord-rubber composites used in timing belts. Rubber Chemistry and Technology, Rubber Division, ACS 
11-08-2023
bullet iconJalali SK, Busfield J and Pugno N (2023). Micromechanics Model for Rubber Blends Filled by a Nano-Reinforced Devulcanized Recycled Rubber: Application in the Automotive Industry. International Journal of Automotive Technology vol. 24 (4), 983-994.  
19-07-2023
bullet iconNaderizadeh S, Santagiuliana G, Tu W, Marsh D, Bilotti E and Busfield JJC (2023). Piezoresistive Elastomer Composites Used for Pressure Sensing. IEEE Sensors Journal 
11-07-2023
Relevant PublicationLiu C, Busfield JJC and Zhang K (2023). An Electric Self‐Sensing and Variable‐Stiffness Artificial Muscle. Advanced Intelligent Systems, Wiley 
08-07-2023
bullet iconVizcaíno-Vergara M, Kari L, Tunnicliffe LB and Busfield J (2023). Evolution of the Viscoelastic Properties of Filler Reinforced Rubber under Physical Aging at Room Temperature. Polymers, MDPI vol. 15 (7), 1806-1806.  
06-04-2023
bullet iconRutherford KJ, Akutagawa K, Ramier JL, Tunnicliffe LB and Busfield JJC (2023). The Influence of Carbon Black Colloidal Properties on the Parameters of the Kraus Model. Polymers, MDPI vol. 15 (7), 1675-1675.  
28-03-2023
bullet iconKaur A, Gautrot JE, Akutagawa K, Watson D, Bickley A and Busfield JJC (2023). Thiyl radical induced cis / trans isomerism in double bond containing elastomers. RSC Advances, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) vol. 13 (34), 23967-23975.  
01-01-2023
bullet iconHassan MM, Harris J, Busfield JJC and Bilotti E (2023). A review of the green chemistry approaches to leather tanning in imparting sustainable leather manufacturing. GREEN CHEMISTRY 
01-01-2023

2022

bullet iconSasso G, Carpi F, Pugno N and Busfield JJC (2022). Fluid mixer with two degrees of freedom enabled by dielectric elastomer actuators. Constitutive Models for Rubber XII  504-507.  
28-11-2022
bullet iconKyei-Manu WA, Hurrell P, Akutagawa K, Busfield JJC, Herd CR and Tunnicliffe LB (2022). Effect of carbon black properties on the abrasion resistance of rubber compounds at low sliding speed. Constitutive Models for Rubber XII  489-494.  
28-11-2022
bullet iconKoliolios E, Nakano S, Kawamura T, Tsumori I and Busfield JJC (2022). Determining the smear wear mechanism in filled SBR tyre tread compounds. Constitutive Models for Rubber XII  483-488.  
28-11-2022
bullet iconPlaschka EH, Akutagawa K and Busfield JJC (2022). Evaluating tyre tread friction using a road-wear simulator. Constitutive Models for Rubber XII  477-482.  
28-11-2022
bullet iconDuncan AM, Akutagawa K, Ramier JL and Busfield JJC (2022). Anisotropy of nitrile butadiene rubber induced by thermal ageing at fixed strain. Constitutive Models for Rubber XII  434-439.  
28-11-2022
bullet iconPatel RS, Zhang W, Moggridge GD and Busfield JJC (2022). Oxidation and ageing in block copolymers. Constitutive Models for Rubber XII  427-433.  
28-11-2022
bullet iconVizcaíno-Vergara M, Kari L and Busfield JJC (2022). Physical ageing evolution of the viscoelastic properties of filler reinforced rubber measured with the torsion pendulum after a temperature change. Constitutive Models for Rubber XII  397-401.  
28-11-2022
bullet iconHohenberger TW and Busfield JJC (2022). The challenge of simulating rubber seal leakage with FEA: Experimental and numerical demonstrations. Constitutive Models for Rubber XII  251-257.  
28-11-2022
bullet iconKaur A, Gautrot JE, Cavalli G, Watson D, Bickley A, Akutagawa K and Busfield JJC (2022). Kinetic analysis of thiol-ene based cross-linking reaction of polychloroprene rubber. Constitutive Models for Rubber XII  223-229.  
28-11-2022
bullet iconRutherford KJ, Akutagawa K, Ramier JL and Busfield JJC (2022). Effect of carbon black colloidal properties on the dynamical mechanical behavior of nitrile butadiene rubber composites. Constitutive Models for Rubber XII  133-138.  
28-11-2022
bullet iconVizcaíno-Vergara M, Tunnicliffe LB, Busfield JJC and Kari L (2022). Viscoelastic characterisation of carbon black reinforced rubber using the torsion pendulum: Guidelines and temperature sweep results. Polymer Testing, Elsevier vol. 114 
08-07-2022
bullet iconShaw B, Ramier J and Busfield JJC (2022). The Effect of Thermal Ageing on the Fatigue Resistance of Hydrogenated Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) Compounds. Advances in Polymer Science  143-165.  
31-05-2022
bullet iconKyei-Manu W, Herd C, Chowdhury M, Busfield J and Tunnicliffe L (2022). The Influence of Colloidal Properties of Carbon Black on Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber. Polymers, MDPI vol. 14, 1194-1194.  
16-03-2022
bullet iconHohenberger TW and Busfield JJC (2022). METHOD TO GENERATE ACCURATE ELASTIC AND HYPERELASTIC UNIAXIAL TENSION STRESS–STRAIN DATA WITHOUT AN EXTENSOMETER. Rubber Chemistry and Technology 
04-02-2022

2021

bullet iconKoliolios E, Mills DG, Busfield JJC and Tan W (2021). The Nail Penetration Behaviour of Carbon Nanotube Composite Electrodes for Energy Storage. Frontiers in Materials, Frontiers Media vol. 8, 741541-741541.  
21-10-2021
bullet iconKyei-Manu WA, Tunnicliffe LB, Plagge J, Herd CR, Akutagawa K, Pugno NM and Busfield JJC (2021). Thermomechanical Characterization of Carbon Black Reinforced Rubbers During Rapid Adiabatic Straining. Frontiers in Materials vol. 8, 743146-743146.  
15-10-2021
bullet iconYanes E, Pugno NM, Ramier J, Berryhill B and Busfield JJC (2021). Characterising the friction coefficient between rubber O-rings and a rigid surface under extreme pressures. Polymer Testing, 107378-107378.  
12-10-2021
bullet iconKaur A, Gautrot JE, Cavalli G, Watson D, Bickley A, Akutagawa K and Busfield JJC (2021). Novel Crosslinking System for Poly-Chloroprene Rubber to Enable Recyclability and Introduce Self-Healing. Polymers, MDPI vol. 13 (19) 
29-09-2021
bullet iconChen L, Ghilardi M, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2021). Electrically Tunable Lenses: A Review. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, Frontiers Media SA vol. 8 
09-06-2021
bullet iconFrediani G, Boys H, Ghilardi M, Poslad S, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2021). A Soft Touch: Wearable Tactile Display of Softness Made of Electroactive Elastomers. Advanced Materials Technologies 
04-06-2021
bullet iconKyei-Manu WA, Tunnicliffe LB, Plagge J, Herd CR, Akutagawa K, Pugno NM and Busfield JJC (2021). Thermal and Strain-induced Crystallization Characterization of Carbon Black Filled Natural Rubber Compounds During Rapid Adiabatic Straining. 200th Fall Technical Meeting of the Rubber Division, American Chemical Society 2021
01-01-2021

2020

bullet iconWINDSLOW R, Hohenberger T and Busfield J (2020). Determination of the Loading Mode Dependence of the Proportionality Parameter for the Tearing Energy of Embedded Flaws in Elastomers Under Multiaxial Deformations. Advances in Polymer Science, Springer Verlag 
26-11-2020
bullet iconLiu Y, Asare E, Porwal H, Barbieri E, Goutianos S, Evans J, Newton M, Busfield JJC, Peijs T, Zhang H and Bilotti E (2020). The effect of conductive network on positive temperature coefficient behaviour in conductive polymer composites. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, Elsevier vol. 139 
02-09-2020
bullet iconChen L, Busfield J and Carpi F (2020). Electrically tunable directional light scattering from soft thin membranes. Optics Express, The Optical Society vol. 28 (14), 20669-20685.  
29-06-2020
bullet iconCarleo F, Plagge J, Whear R, Busfield J and Klüppel M (2020). Modeling the Full Time-Dependent Phenomenology of Filled Rubber for Use in Anti-Vibration Design. Polymers, MDPI AG vol. 12 (4), 841-841.  
06-04-2020
bullet iconBusfield J, Bilotti E, Peijs T, Tao Y and Stevens C (2020). Fatigue of carbon cord-rubber composites: Effect of frequency, R ratio and lifetime prediction using constant life models. International Journal of Fatigue, Elsevier 
19-02-2020
bullet iconCosta J, Ghilardi M, Mamone V, Ferrari V, Busfield J, Ahluwalia A and Carpi F (2020). Bioreactor with electrically deformable curved membranes for mechanical stimulation of cell cultures. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Frontiers Media vol. 8 
28-01-2020
bullet iconLiu Y, van Vliet T, Tao Y, Busfield JJC, Peijs T, Bilotti E and Zhang H (2020). Sustainable and self-regulating out-of-oven manufacturing of FRPs with integrated multifunctional capabilities. Composites Science and Technology, Elsevier vol. 190 
27-01-2020
bullet iconYanes E, Pugno N, Ramier J and Busfield JJC (2020). Characterisation of Friction behaviour for dynamic O-ring seals during cyclic testing under extreme pressure and temperature conditions. 
01-01-2020
bullet iconHohenberger T, Lan W, Jin H, Pugno N and Busfield JJC (2020). Numerical leak prediction of elastomeric seals. 
01-01-2020

2019

bullet iconChen L, Ghilardi M, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2019). Electrically tuning soft membranes to both a higher and a lower transparency. Scientific Reports, Nature Publishing Group vol. 9 (1) 
27-12-2019
bullet iconFukahori Y, Gabriel P, Liang H and Busfield JJC (2019). A new generalized philosophy and theory for rubber friction and wear. Wear, Elsevier, 203166-203166.  
27-12-2019
bullet iconBusfield J, Hohenberger T, Pugno N and WINDSLOW R (2019). Constitutive Model for both Low and High Strain Non-Linearities in Highly Filled Elastomers and Implementation with user-defined Material Subroutines in Abaqus. Rubber Chemistry and Technology, American Chemical Society vol. 92 (4), 653-686.  
02-12-2019
bullet iconGhilardi M, Boys H, Török P, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2019). Smart Lenses with Electrically Tuneable Astigmatism. Scientific Reports, Nature Publishing Group vol. 9 (1), 16127-16127.  
06-11-2019
bullet iconNunez EFY, Busfield JJC, Pugno N, Manson R, Chen HL and Ramier J (2019). Application of rubber friction to FEA models of rubber sealing. 
07-06-2019
bullet iconHohenberger TW, Windslow RJ, Pugno N and Busfield JJC (2019). A strain-energy function to model low and high strain non-linearities in highly filled elastomers. 
07-06-2019
bullet iconVizcaíno-Vergara M, Kari L and Busfield JJC (2019). Free volume evolution equation for physical ageing of filler reinforced rubber. 
07-06-2019
bullet iconBanerjee SS, Hait S, Natarajan TS, Wiessner S, Stöckelhuber KW, Jehnichen D, Janke A, Fischer D, Heinrich G, Busfield JJC and Das A (2019). Water-Responsive and Mechanically-Adaptive Natural Rubber Composites by in-Situ Modification of Mineral Filler Structures. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, American Chemical Society (ACS) 
24-05-2019
bullet iconBUSFIELD JJC and WINDSLOW R (2019). Viscoelastic Modelling of Extrusion Damage in Elastomer Seals. Soft Materials, Taylor & Francis vol. 17 (3), 228-240.  
20-02-2019
bullet iconBUSFIELD J (2019). Modelling of elastomeric materials and products. Plastics, Rubber and Composites vol. 48 (1), 1-2.  
02-01-2019
bullet iconMars WV, Muhr AH and Busfield JJC (2019). Remembering Prof. Alan G. Thomas (1927-2019). RUBBER CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY vol. 92 (2), G1-G1.  
01-01-2019

2018

bullet iconBILOTTI E, LIU Y, ZHANG H, PORWAL H, BUSFIELD J and PEIJS AA (2018). Pyroresistivity in Conductive Polymer Composites: A Perspective on Recent Advances and New Applications. Polymer International, Wiley 
04-11-2018
bullet iconFrediani G, Busfield J and Carpi F (2018). Enabling portable multiple-line refreshable Braille displays with electroactive elastomers. Medical Engineering and Physics vol. 60, 86-93.  
01-10-2018
bullet iconTao Y, Windslow R, Stevens CA, Bilotti E, Peijs T and Busfield JJC (2018). Development of a novel fatigue test method for cord-rubber composites. Polymer Testing vol. 71, 238-247.  
01-10-2018
bullet iconCarleo F, Barbieri E, Whear R and Busfield JJC (2018). Limitations of viscoelastic constitutive models for carbon-black reinforced rubber in medium dynamic strains and medium strain rates. Polymers vol. 10 (9) 
04-09-2018
bullet iconTao Y, Liu Y, Zhang H, Stevens CA, Bilotti E, Peijs T and Busfield JJC (2018). Smart cord-rubber composites with integrated sensing capabilities by localised carbon nanotubes using a simple swelling and infusion method. Composites Science and Technology vol. 167, 24-31.  
18-07-2018
bullet iconBUSFIELD JJC, Thomas A and STRATFORD DEVALBA D (2018). Adhesive Friction Behaviour of Rough Rubber Surfaces sliding against Smooth Rigid Surfaces. Rubber Chemistry and Technology, American Chemical Society vol. 91 (3), 621-632.  
01-07-2018
bullet icon美英 深, SAKULKAEW K and BUSFIELD JJC (2018). ガラス転移域で起こるゴム破壊の弾性-粘性転移と速度ジャンプの物理像. 日本ゴム協会誌 vol. 91 (8), 316-323.  
01-05-2018
bullet icon美英 深, SAKULKAEW K and BUSFIELD JJC (2018). ガラス転移域で起こるゴム破壊の弾性-粘性転移と速度ジャンプの物理像. 日本ゴム協会誌 vol. 91 (6), 185-191.  
02-04-2018
bullet iconBoys H, Frediani G, Ghilardi M, Poslad S, Busfield JC and Carpi F (2018). Soft Wearable Non-Vibratory Tactile Displays. 2018 IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft)
01-04-2018
bullet iconLiu Y, Zhang H, Porwal H, Tu W, Wan K, Evans J, Newton M, Busfield JJC, Peijs T and Bilotti E (2018). Tailored pyroresistive performance and flexibility by introducing a secondary thermoplastic elastomeric phase into graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) filled polymer composites for self-regulating heating devices. Journal of Materials Chemistry C vol. 6 (11), 2760-2768.  
17-02-2018

2017

bullet iconBusfield JJC, Jha V, Hon AA and Thomas AG (2017). Investigation of interfacial slippage on filler reinforcement in carbon-black filled elastomers. Constitutive Models for Rubber IV  458-464.  
04-12-2017
bullet iconLIU Y, ZHANG H, PORWAL H, TU W, Evans J, NEWTON M, BUSFIELD JJC, Peijs and Bilotti E (2017). Universal Control on Pyro-resistive Behaviour of Flexible Self-regulating Heating Devices. Advanced Functional Materials, Wiley 
23-09-2017
bullet iconFukahori Y, Sakulkaew K and Busfield JJC (2017). “A new physical aspect for elastic-viscous transition and velocity jump in fracture of rubbers”. Polymer vol. 125, 30-39.  
08-09-2017
bullet iconShaw BHK, Busfield JJC, Jerabek J and Ramier J (2017). Characterising the cyclic fatigue performance of HNBR after aging in high temperatures and organic solvents for dynamic rubber seals. Constitutive Models for Rubber X  331-334.  
15-08-2017
bullet iconCarleo F, Busfield JJC, Whear R and Barbieri E (2017). A new constitutive model for carbon-black reinforced rubber in medium dynamic strains and medium strain rates. Constitutive Models for Rubber X  115-118.  
15-08-2017
bullet iconWelsch M (2017). A RVE procedure to estimate the J-Integral for rubber like materials. Constitutive Models for Rubber X  145-151.  
15-08-2017
bullet iconTao Y, Bilotti E, Busfield JJC and Stevens CA (2017). Fatigue behaviour of unidirectional carbon-cord reinforced composites and parametric models for life prediction. Constitutive Models for Rubber X  263-266.  
15-08-2017
bullet iconWindslow RJ and Busfield JJC (2017). Service life prediction under combined cyclic and steady state tearing. Constitutive Models for Rubber X  295-300.  
15-08-2017
bullet iconStachewicz U, Dijksman JF, Soudani C, Tunnicliffe LB, BUSFIELD JJC and Barber AH (2017). Surface free energy analysis of electrospun fibers based on Rayleigh-Plateau / Weber instabilities. European Polymer Journal, Elsevier 
18-04-2017
bullet iconBoys H, Frediani G, Poslad S, Busfield J and Carpi F (2017). A dielectric elastomer actuator-based tactile display for multiple fingertip interaction with virtual soft bodies. Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2017
17-04-2017
bullet iconGhilardi M, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2017). Electrical breakdown detection system for dielectric elastomer actuators. Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2017
17-04-2017
bullet iconSung DU, Busfield J and Ryu YH (2017). Degradation of Vehicle Noise and Vibration by Ageing of Elastomers. WCX17: SAE World Congress Experience
28-03-2017
bullet iconWindslow RJ and Busfield JJC (2017). Service life prediction under combined cyclic and steady state tearing. 
01-01-2017
bullet iconShaw BHK, Busfield JJC, Jerabek J and Ramier J (2017). Characterising the cyclic fatigue performance of HNBR after aging in high temperatures and organic solvents for dynamic rubber seals. 
01-01-2017
bullet iconTao Y, Bilotti E, Busfield JJC and Stevens CA (2017). Fatigue behaviour of unidirectional carbon-cord reinforced composites and parametric models for life prediction. European Conference on Constitutive Modelling of Elastomers
01-01-2017
bullet iconCarleo F, Busfield JJC, Whear R and Barbieri E (2017). A new constitutive model for carbon-black reinforced rubber in medium dynamic strains and medium strain rates. 
01-01-2017

2016

bullet iconMazlan N, Jaafar M, Aziz A, Ismail H and Busfield JJC (2016). Effects of different processing techniques on multi-walled carbon nanotubes/silicone rubber nanocomposite on tensile strength properties. AEROTECH VI - Innovation in Aerospace Engineering and Technology
31-10-2016
bullet iconBUSFIELD JJC, tunnicliffe L and thomas A (2016). Effects of surface deactivation of carbon black on thermo-mechanical sensitivity of filler networks in rubber compounds. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 
06-10-2016
bullet iconBUSFIELD JJC and tunnicliffe (2016). Reinforcement of rubber and filler network dynamics at small strains. 
24-07-2016
bullet iconChen B, Kollosche M, Stewart M, Busfield J and Carpi F (2016). Electrical breakdown of dielectric elastomers: influence of compression, electrode's curvature and environmental humidity. Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2016
15-04-2016
bullet iconHuang M, Tunnicliffe LB, Zhuang J, Ren W, Yan H and Busfield JJC (2016). Strain-Dependent Dielectric Behavior of Carbon Black Reinforced Natural Rubber. Macromolecules, American Chemical Society (ACS) vol. 49 (6), 2339-2347.  
09-03-2016
bullet iconWindslow RJ, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2016). Analysing failure within elastomeric seals during installation. 
01-01-2016

2015

bullet iconPetríková BMI (2015). Modelling of magneto-mechanical coupling in COMSOL Multiphysics. 
22-10-2015
bullet iconAloui MKS (2015). Magneto-sensitive, ionic and electro-active elastomers Optimization of mechanical properties of magneto-sensitive elastomers by applying hybrid-magnetic fillers. 
22-10-2015
bullet iconKaliske JWGBMAGM (2015). Steady state rolling simulation for rubber with inelastic properties. 
22-10-2015
bullet iconMatsuda A (2015). Development of anisotropic hyperelastic model considering stress softening. 
22-10-2015
bullet iconHeuillet BOP (2015). Leak tightness of elastomeric seal at low temperature: Experimental and FEM-simulation. 
22-10-2015
bullet iconKaliske KFM (2015). Friction and Abrasion Multiscale rubber friction homogenization for rough surfaces. 
22-10-2015
bullet iconLe Cam & E. Robin M.S. Loo A. Andriyana J-B (2015). Effect of swelling level on fatigue lifetime of filled nitrile rubber. Constitutive Models for Rubber IX  471-476.  
22-10-2015
bullet iconChen B, Kollosche M, Stewart M, Busfield J and Carpi F (2015). Electrical breakdown of an acrylic dielectric elastomer: effects of hemispherical probing electrode’s size and force. International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials, Taylor & Francis vol. 6 (4), 290-303.  
02-10-2015
bullet icon (2015). Erratum. International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials, Taylor & Francis vol. 6 (4), x-x.  
02-10-2015
bullet iconTunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2015). The free retraction of natural rubber: A momentum-based model. Polymer Testing, Elsevier vol. 47, 36-41.  
01-10-2015
bullet iconHuang M, Tunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2015). The glass transition, segmental relaxations and viscoelastic behaviour of particulate-reinforced natural rubber. European Polymer Journal, Elsevier vol. 67, 232-241.  
01-06-2015
bullet iconDevalba DS, Busfield J and Thomas AG (2015). ADHESIVE RUBBER FRICTION. 
01-01-2015

2014

bullet iconTunnicliffe LB, Kadlcak J, Morris MD, Shi Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2014). Flocculation and viscoelastic behaviour in carbon black-filled natural rubber. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering vol. 299 (12), 1474-1483.  
01-12-2014
bullet iconYamaguchi K, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2014). Stress relaxation, creep and set recovery of elastomers. International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics 
21-08-2014
bullet iconKong KTS, Mariatti M, Rashid AA and Busfield JJC (2014). Enhanced conductivity behavior of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) hybrid composites containing exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets and carbon nanotubes. Composites Part B: Engineering vol. 58, 457-462.  
01-03-2014
bullet iconHothi HS, Busfield JJC and Shelton JC (2014). Deformation of uncemented metal acetabular cups following impaction: Experimental and finite element study. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering vol. 17 (11), 1261-1274.  
01-01-2014

2013

bullet iconSakulkaew K, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2013). The effect of temperature on the tearing of rubber. Polymer Testing vol. 32 (1), 86-93.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconFukahori Y, Sakulkaew K and Busfield JJC (2013). Elastic-viscous transition in tear fracture of rubbers. POLYMER vol. 54 (7), 1905-1915.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconFukahori Y, Hon AA, Jha V and Busfield JJC (2013). MODIFIED GUTH-GOLD EQUATION FOR CARBON BLACK-FILLED RUBBERS. RUBBER CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY vol. 86 (2), 218-232.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconAli MN, Busfield JJC and Rehman IU (2013). Auxetic oesophageal stents: structure and mechanical properties. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 1-27.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconLowe DJ, Chapman AV, Cook S and Busfield JJC (2013). Studying NR/organo-montmorillonite nanocomposites with silane coupling agents via network visualization tem. Rubber Chemistry and Technology vol. 86 (4), 538-557.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconTunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG, Busfield JJC and Farid AS (2013). The effect of fillers on crosslinking, swelling and mechanical properties of peroxide-cured rubbers. Constitutive Models for Rubber VIII  563-568.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconBaumard TLM, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2013). Evaluation of the tearing energy in a radial tyre. Constitutive Models for Rubber VIII  377-382.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconHuang M, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2013). The application of a carbon black filled elastomer to create a smart strain sensor. Constitutive Models for Rubber VIII  705-710.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconChen B, Busfield JJC, Stewart M and Cain MG (2013). Electrical breakdown of dielectric elastomer actuator materials. Constitutive Models for Rubber VIII  701-704.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconZahabi H, Frediani G, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2013). Dielectric elastomer actuators for tuneable optics. Constitutive Models for Rubber VIII  697-700.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconWu G, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2013). Effect of the blade sharpness on the blade abrasion of rubber. Constitutive Models for Rubber VIII  65-68.  
01-01-2013

2012

bullet iconBaumard TLM, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2012). Fatigue peeling at rubber interfaces. Plastics, Rubber and Composites vol. 41 (7), 296-300.  
01-09-2012
bullet iconBusfield J (2012). Editorial. Plastics, Rubber and Composites vol. 41 (7), 271-272.  
01-09-2012
bullet iconBaumard TLM, Thomas AG, Ding W and Busfield JJC (2012). Fatigue peeling of rubber. Constitutive Models for Rubber VII - Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR, 293-297.  
10-02-2012
bullet iconTunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2012). Energy losses at small strains in filled rubbers. Constitutive Models for Rubber VII - Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR, 63-67.  
10-02-2012
bullet iconSakulkaew K, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2012). A new approach to characterize the onset tearing in rubber. Constitutive Models for Rubber VII - Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR, 185-189.  
10-02-2012
bullet iconTunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2012). Silica-rubber microstructure visualised in three dimensions by focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy. Journal of Microscopy vol. 246 (1), 77-82.  
01-01-2012
bullet iconKong KTS, Mariatti M, Rashid AA and Busfield JJC (2012). Effect of processing methods and functional groups on the properties of multi-walled carbon nanotube filled poly(dimethyl siloxane) composites. Polymer Bulletin, 1-17.  
01-01-2012

2011

bullet iconLowe DJ, Chapman AV, Cook S and Busfield JJC (2011). Micromechanical models of young's modulus of NR/organoclay nanocomposites. Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics vol. 49 (22), 1621-1627.  
15-11-2011
bullet iconSuphadon N and Busfield JJC (2011). The dynamic properties of fumed silica filled SBR as function of pre-strain. Polymer Testing vol. 30 (7), 779-783.  
01-10-2011
bullet iconLowe DJ, Chapman AV, Cook S and Busfield JJC (2011). Natural rubber nanocomposites by in situ modification of clay. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering vol. 296 (8), 693-702.  
15-08-2011
bullet iconTunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2011). Light scattering and transmission studies of nanofiller particulate size, matrix cavitation, and high strain interfacial dewetting behavior in silica-elastomer composites. Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics vol. 49 (15), 1084-1092.  
01-08-2011
bullet iconKong SM, Mariatti M and Busfield JJC (2011). Effects of types of fillers and filler loading on the properties of silicone rubber composites. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites vol. 30 (13), 1087-1096.  
01-07-2011
bullet iconAsare S and Busfield JJC (2011). Fatigue life prediction of bonded rubber components at elevated temperature. Plastics, Rubber and Composites vol. 40 (4), 194-200.  
01-05-2011
bullet iconBusfield JJC (2011). Modelling of elastomeric materials and products. Plastics, Rubber and Composites vol. 40 (4), 151-153.  
01-05-2011
bullet iconSakulkaew K, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2011). The effect of the rate of strain on tearing in rubber. Polymer Testing vol. 30 (2), 163-172.  
01-04-2011
bullet iconHothi HS, Busfield JJC and Shelton JC (2011). Explicit finite element modelling of the impaction of metal press-fit acetabular components. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine vol. 225 (3), 303-314.  
01-03-2011
bullet iconTunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2011). Energy losses at small strains in filled rubbers. Constitutive Models for Rubber VII  63-67.  
01-01-2011
bullet iconBaumard TLM, Thomas AG, Ding W and Busfield JJC (2011). Fatigue peeling of rubber. Constitutive Models for Rubber VII  293-297.  
01-01-2011
bullet iconSakulkaew K, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2011). A new approach to characterize the onset tearing in rubber. Constitutive Models for Rubber VII  185-189.  
01-01-2011

2010

bullet iconShorter R, Smith JD, Coveney VA and Busfield JJC (2010). Axial compression of hollow elastic spheres. Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures vol. 5 (5), 693-705.  
22-12-2010
bullet iconGabriel P, Fukahori Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2010). Fea modeling of schallamach waves. Rubber Chemistry and Technology vol. 83 (4), 358-367.  
01-12-2010
bullet iconFukahori Y, Gabriel P and Busfield JJC (2010). How does rubber truly slide between Schallamach waves and stick-slip motion? WEAR vol. 269 (11-12), 854-866.  
28-10-2010
bullet iconSuphadon N, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2010). The viscoelastic behavior of rubber under a complex loading. II. The effect large strains and the incorporation of carbon black. Journal of Applied Polymer Science vol. 117 (3), 1290-1297.  
01-08-2010
bullet iconSuphadon N, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2010). The viscoelastic behaviour of rubber under a small simple shear oscillation superimposed on a large pure shear. Polymer Testing vol. 29 (4), 440-444.  
01-06-2010
bullet iconJha V, Thomas AG, Bennett M and Busfield JJC (2010). Reversible electrical behavior with strain for a carbon black-filled rubber. Journal of Applied Polymer Science vol. 116 (1), 541-546.  
05-04-2010
bullet iconBusfield J and Adams J (2010). Getting smarter. Materials World vol. 18 (4), 19-21.  
01-04-2010
bullet iconCiselli P, Lu L, Busfield JJC and Peijs T (2010). Piezoresistive polymer composites based on EPDM and MWNTs for strain sensing applications. E-Polymers 
17-02-2010
bullet iconGabriel P, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2010). Influence of interface geometry on rubber friction. Wear vol. 268 (5-6), 747-750.  
11-02-2010
bullet iconLiang H, Fukahori Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2010). The steady state abrasion of rubber: Why are the weakest rubber compounds so good in abrasion? Wear vol. 268 (5-6), 756-762.  
11-02-2010
bullet iconSuphadon N, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2010). The visco-elastic behaviour of elastomers at large pre-strains., Editors: Heinrich G, Kaliske M, Lion A and Reese S. 
01-01-2010
bullet iconBusfield JJC (2010). Modelling friction and abrasion in rubber., Editors: Heinrich G, Kaliske M, Lion A and Reese S. 
01-01-2010
bullet iconGabriel P, Fukahori Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2010). The mechanics of sliding friction between a rigid indenter and a rubber surface., Editors: Heinrich G, Kaliske M, Lion A and Reese S. 
01-01-2010

2009

bullet iconBusfield J and Burke M (2009). Editorial: Rubber in engineering. Plastics, Rubber and Composites vol. 38 (8) 
01-10-2009
bullet iconSuphadon N and Busfield JJC (2009). Elastic behaviour of rubber cylinders under combined torsion and tension loading. Plastics, Rubber and Composites vol. 38 (8), 337-342.  
01-10-2009
bullet icon (2009). Hyperelasticity with volumetric damage. Constitutive Models for Rubber VI  295-300.  
01-09-2009
bullet iconBusfield J (2009). Modelling friction and abrasion in rubber. Constitutive Models for Rubber VI  289-293.  
01-09-2009
bullet iconSuphadon N, Busfield J and Thomas A (2009). The visco-elastic behaviour of elastomers at large pre-strains. Constitutive Models for Rubber VI  153-157.  
01-09-2009
bullet iconBusfield J, Thomas A, Gabriel P and Fukahori Y (2009). The mechanics of sliding friction between a rigid indenter and a rubber surface. Constitutive Models for Rubber VI  305-309.  
01-09-2009
bullet iconSuphadon N, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2009). Viscoelastic behavior of rubber under a complex loading. Journal of Applied Polymer Science vol. 113 (2), 693-699.  
15-07-2009
bullet iconLiang H, Fukahori Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2009). Rubber abrasion at steady state. Wear vol. 266 (1-2), 288-296.  
05-01-2009
bullet iconAsare S, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2009). Cyclic stress relaxation (CSR) of filled rubber and rubber components. Rubber Chemistry and Technology vol. 82 (1), 104-112.  
01-01-2009

2008

bullet iconCiselli P, Lu L, Busfield JJC and Peijs T (2008). Multifunctional elastomer nanocomposites based on EPDM and carbon nanotubes. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings vol. 1137, 61-72.  
01-12-2008
bullet iconJha V, Thomas AG, Fukahori Y and Busfield JJC (2008). Micro-structural finite element modelling of the stiffness of filled elastomers: The effect of filler number, shape and position in the rubber matrix. 
01-12-2008
bullet iconKumar P, Thomas AG, Fukahori Y and Busfield JJC (2008). Cavitation in granulate filled rubber materials. 
01-12-2008
bullet iconShorter R, Thomas AG, Busfield JJC and Smith JD (2008). The physical behaviour of elastomers containing hollow spherical fillers. 
01-12-2008
bullet iconPapadopoulos IC, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2008). Rate transitions in the fatigue crack growth of elastomers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science vol. 109 (3), 1900-1910.  
05-08-2008
bullet iconFukahori Y, Liang H and Busfield JJC (2008). Criteria for crack initiation during rubber abrasion. Wear vol. 265 (3-4), 387-395.  
31-07-2008
bullet iconJha V, Hon AA, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2008). Modeling of the effect of rigid fillers on the stiffness of rubbers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science vol. 107 (4), 2572-2577.  
15-02-2008
bullet iconCiselli P, Lu L, Busfield JJC and Peijs T (2008). Multifunctional elastomer nanocomposites based on EPDM and carbon nanotubes. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings vol. 1143, 31-42.  
01-01-2008
bullet iconCiselli P, Lu L, Busfield JJ and Peijs T (2008). Multifunctional Elastomer Nanocomposites based on EPDM and Carbon Nanotubes. MRS Advances, Springer Nature vol. 1143 
01-01-2008

2007

bullet iconKumar P, Fukahori Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2007). Volume changes under strain resulting from the incorporation of rubber granulates into a rubber matrix. Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics vol. 45 (23), 3169-3180.  
01-12-2007
bullet iconKumar P, Fukahori Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2007). Recycled rubber: The rubber granulate - Virgin rubber interface. Rubber Chemistry and Technology vol. 80 (1), 24-39.  
01-01-2007

2006

bullet iconBaxter S, Busfield JJC and Peijs T (2006). Selection of elastomers for a synthetic heart valve. 
30-10-2006
bullet iconBusfield JJC and Ng WH (2006). Using FEA techniques to predict fatigue failure in elastomers. 
30-10-2006
bullet iconBaxter S, Busfield JJC and Peijs T (2006). Chapter 12 Selection of Elastomers for a Synthetic Heart Valve. Elastomers and Components  171-177.  
01-01-2006
bullet iconAbraham F, Albihn P, Alshuth T, Azura AR, Busfield J, Campion R, Clotet M, Cook P, Coveney V, Daley J, Jerrams S, Johnson D, Lokander M, Mars W, Morgan G, Muhr A, Rizk R, Stenberg B, Thomas A, Wu W, et al. (2006). Appendix: Contact Details for Authors. Elastomers and Components  227-230.  
01-01-2006
bullet iconBoast D, Busfield JJC, Coveney VA, Hepburn C, Muhr AH and Whear R (2006). The Rubber in Engineering Series IOM3. Elastomers and Components  
01-01-2006
bullet iconBusfield JJC and Ng WH (2006). Chapter 13 Using FEA Techniques to Predict Fatigue Failure in Elastomers. Elastomers and Components  179-193.  
01-01-2006

2005

bullet iconBusfield JJC, Jha V, Liang H, Papadopoulos IC and Thomas AG (2005). Prediction of fatigue crack growth using finite element analysis techniques applied to three-dimensional elastomeric components. Plastics, Rubber and Composites vol. 34 (8), 349-356.  
15-12-2005
bullet iconBusfield JJC, Liang H, Fukahori Y and Thomas AG (2005). Modelling the abrasion process in elastomer materials. Constitutive Models for Rubber IV - Proceedings of the 4th European Conference for Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2005, 139-143.  
01-12-2005
bullet iconBusfield JJC, Papadopoulos IC and Thomas AG (2005). Transitions in tear and fatigue crack growth in elastomers. Constitutive Models for Rubber IV - Proceedings of the 4th European Conference for Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2005, 145-151.  
01-12-2005
bullet iconBusfield JJC, Jha V, Hon AA and Thomas AG (2005). Investigation of interfacial slippage on filler reinforcement in carbon-black filled elastomers. Constitutive Models for Rubber IV - Proceedings of the 4th European Conference for Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2005, 459-464.  
01-12-2005
bullet iconBusfield JJC, Thomas AG and Yamaguchi K (2005). Electrical and mechanical behavior of filled rubber. III. Dynamic loading and the rate of recovery. Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics vol. 43 (13), 1649-1661.  
01-07-2005

2004

bullet iconBusfield JJC, Thomas AG and Yamaguchi K (2004). Electrical and mechanical behavior of filled elastomers 2: The effect of swelling and temperature. Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics vol. 42 (11 SPEC. ISS.), 2161-2167.  
01-06-2004

2003

bullet iconYamaguchi K, Busfield JJC and Thomas AG (2003). Electrical and mechanical behavior of filled elastome. I. The effect of strain. Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics vol. 41 (17), 2079-2089.  
01-09-2003
bullet iconHon AA, Busfield JJC and Thomas AG (2003). Filler reinforcement in rubber carbon-black systems., Editors: Busfield J and Muhr A. 
01-01-2003
bullet iconBUSFIELD JJC and Muhr AH (2003). Constitutive models for rubber III : proceedings of the Third European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, 15-17 September 2003, London, UK. 
01-01-2003
bullet iconPapadopoulos IC, Liang H, Busfield JJC and Thomas AG (2003). Predicting cyclic fatigue crack growth using finite element analysis techniques applied to three-dimensional elastomeric components., Editors: Busfield J and Muhr A. 
01-01-2003
bullet iconYamaguchi K, Busfield JJC and Thomas AG (2003). The effect of swelling and temperature on the electrical and mechanical behaviour of a filled rubber., Editors: Busfield J and Muhr A. 
01-01-2003

2002

bullet iconBusfield JJC, Tsunoda K, Davies CKL and Thomas AG (2002). Contributions of time dependent and cyclic crack growth to the crack growth behavior of non strain-crystallizing elastomers. Rubber Chemistry and Technology vol. 75 (4), 643-656.  
01-01-2002
bullet iconCheng BL, Busfield JJC, Guiu F, Reece M and Algueró MJ (2002). Fracture of PZT ceramics under compression loading. 
01-01-2002

2001

bullet iconBusfield JJC and Davies CKL (2001). Stiffness of simple bonded elastomer bushes Part 1 - Initial behaviour. PLAST RUBBER COMPOS vol. 30 (5), 243-257.  
01-01-2001
bullet iconBusfield JJC, Thomas AG and Yamaguchi K (2001). The creep and recovery of filled and unfilled elastomers., Editors: Besdo D, Schuster RH and Ihlemann J. 
01-01-2001

2000

bullet iconTsunoda K, Busfield JJC, Davies CKL and Thomas AG (2000). Effect of materials variables on the tear behaviour of a non-crystallising elastomer. J MATER SCI vol. 35 (20), 5187-5198.  
01-10-2000
bullet iconBusfield JJC, Deeprasertkul C and Thomas AG (2000). The effect of liquids on the dynamic properties of carbon black filled natural rubber as a function of pre-strain. Polymer vol. 41 (26), 9219-9225.  
14-09-2000
bullet iconPeng HX, Fan Z, Evans JRG and Busfield JJC (2000). Microstructure of ceramic foams. Journal of the European Ceramic Society vol. 20 (7), 807-813.  
01-06-2000

1999

bullet iconBusfield JJC and Thomas AG (1999). Indentation tests on elastomer blocks. Rubber Chemistry and Technology vol. 72 (5), 876-893.  
01-01-1999
bullet iconBusfield JJC, Deeprasertkul C and Thomas AG (1999). Effect of liquids on the dynamic properties of carbon black filled natural rubber as a function of pre-strain., Editors: Dorfmann A and Muhr A. 
01-01-1999
bullet iconBusfield JJC and Thomas AG (1999). Indentation of rubber sheets with spherical indenters., Editors: Dorfmann A and Muhr A. 
01-01-1999
bullet iconBusfield JJC, Thomas AG and Ngah MF (1999). Application of fracture mechanics for the fatigue life prediction of carbon black filled elastomers., Editors: Dorfmann A and Muhr A. 
01-01-1999

1998

bullet iconHaffner SM, Friedrich K, Hogg PJ and Busfield JJC (1998). Finite-element-assisted modelling of a thermoplastic pultrusion process for powder-impregnated yarn. Composites Science and Technology vol. 58 (8), 1371-1380.  
01-08-1998
bullet iconHaffner SM, Friedrich K, Hogg PJ and Busfield JJC (1998). Finite Element Assisted Modelling of the Microscopic Impregnation Process in Thermoplastic Preforms. Applied Composite Materials vol. 5 (4), 237-255.  
01-01-1998

Grants

solid heart iconGrants of specific relevance to the Centre for Intelligent Transport
solid heart iconAston Martin F1 - Elastomer Materials Collaboration : Optimisation of Tyre Wear Performance: Student Eathan Plaschka
James Busfield
£135,655 Aston Martin Formula One Team (20-09-2021 - 31-12-2025)
solid heart iconiCASE - Schlumberger 1 - Ageing study: Aaron Duncan
James Busfield
£30,954 Schlumberger Limited (21-09-2021 - 20-09-2025)
solid heart iconEPSRC Sustainable Manufacturing Call - Circular economy elastomer products
James Busfield
£401,990 EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (18-07-2022 - 17-07-2025)
solid heart iconiCASE - Schlumberger 2 - Filler Reinforcement: Kirsty Rutherford
James Busfield
£30,954 Schlumberger Limited (01-04-2021 - 31-03-2025)
solid heart iconSRI - Elastomer Materials Collaboration: Evangelos Koliolios
James Busfield
£125,155 Sumitomo Corporation Europe (20-09-2021 - 19-03-2025)
solid heart iconBridgestone Elastomer Research Annual Renewal (18)
James Busfield
£4,409 Bridgestone Corporation (01-09-2023 - 31-08-2024)
solid heart iconBusiness of Fashion, Textiles & Technology (BFTT)
James Busfield
£345,900 AHRC Arts and Humanities Research Council (01-02-2019 - 31-05-2024)


bullet iconGraphene Flagship Core Project 3
James Busfield, Nicola Pugno and Yang Hao
£376,501 EU Commission - Horizon 2020 (01-04-2020 - 30-09-2023)