Prof James Busfield

James Busfield
FREng, MA, PhD, CEng, FIMMM, FHEA

Professor of Materials
Deputy Head of The School of Engineering and Materials Science and Director of Strategy

School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary University of London
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Research

Rubber, Elastomer, Sensors, Actuators, Modelling, Tyres

Interests

Examining the physical behaviour by experiment and modelling techniques of soft matter such as elastomers and rubber materials. Properties of interest include abrasion, friction, fracture, creep, fatigue, viscoelastic behaviour, modulus enhancement, self healing, recycling, ageing and composite filler reinforcement. Developing smart soft materials that can sense their environment and soft actuating materials that can change shape in response to a physical stimulus.

Publications of specific relevance to the Centre for Intelligent Transport

solid heart iconPublications of specific relevance to the Centre for Intelligent Transport

2024

bullet iconUpcycling leather waste: The effect of leather type and aspect ratio on the performance of thermoplastic polyurethane composites
Nazir MU, Mascolo R, Bouic P, Hassan MM, Harris J, Naderizadeh S, Busfield JJC, Zhang H, Papageorgiou D and Bilotti E
Sustainable Materials and Technologies, Elsevier 
01-12-2024
bullet iconEffect of carbon black properties on cut and chip wear of natural rubber.
Kyei-Manu WA, Tunnicliffe LB, Herd CR, Akutagawa K, Stoček R and Busfield JJC
Wear, Elsevier, 205673-205673.  
26-11-2024
bullet iconCharacterisation of Polyurethane-urea as Leading-Edge Erosion Resistant Materials of Wind Turbine Blades
Restasari A, Naderizadeh S, Kaur A, Akutagawa K, Busfield J and Tan W
Iop Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science, Iop Publishing vol. 1344 (1), 012015-012015.  
01-05-2024
bullet iconOptimising Polyurethane/CNTs Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors by Varying the Modulus of the Polymer Matrix
Naderizadeh S, Santagiuliana G, Restasari A, Tu W, Bilotti E and Busfield JJC
Composites Science and Technology, Elsevier, 110614-110614.  
20-04-2024
bullet iconEffect of Carbon Black on Heat Build-up and Energy Dissipation in Rubber Materials
Kyei-Manu W, Tunnicliffe L, Herd C, Akutagawa K, Kratina O, Stoček R and Busfield J
Advances in Polymer Science, Springer 
31-03-2024
bullet iconElucidation of smear wear layer structure and ageing mechanisms of filled tyre tread compounds
Koliolios E, Nakano S, Kawamura T and Busfield JJC
Polymer, Elsevier vol. 300, 126982-126982.  
01-03-2024
bullet iconStrain-induced crystallisation of reinforced elastomers using surface calorimetry
Le Cam J-B, Kyei-Manu WA, Tayeb A, Albouy P-A and Busfield JJC
Polymer Testing, Elsevier Bv, 108341-108341.  
19-01-2024

2023

bullet iconCharacterisation of Sticky Debris Generated During Smear Wear
Wu G, Sotta P, Huang M, Tunnicliffe LB and Busfield JJC
Rubber Chemistry and Technology, Rubber Division, Acs 
29-09-2023
bullet iconSoft robotic patterning of liquids
Sasso G, Pugno N, Busfield JJC and Carpi F
Scientific Reports, Springer Nature vol. 13 (1) 
21-09-2023
bullet iconAn Electric Self‐Sensing and Variable‐Stiffness Artificial Muscle
Liu C, Busfield JJC and Zhang K
Advanced Intelligent Systems, Wiley vol. 5 (9) 
01-09-2023
bullet iconBROADBAND DIELECTRIC CHARACTERIZATION OF CARBON BLACK–REINFORCED NATURAL RUBBER
Huang M, Tunnicliffe LB, Liao S, Yang B, Yan H and Busfield JJC
Rubber Chemistry and Technology, Rubber Division, Acs 
28-08-2023
bullet iconEVALUATING THE CRACK TIP FORMATION AND PROPAGATION ENERGY OF A TROUSER TEAR SPECIMEN
Windslow RJ, Duncan AM, Hohenberger TW and Busfield JJC
Rubber Chemistry and Technology, Rubber Division, Acs 
28-08-2023
bullet iconImproved Dual Network Model for Aging of Rubber Composites under Set Strains
Duncan AM, Keizo A, Ramier JL and Busfield J
Macromolecules, American Chemical Society 
22-08-2023
bullet iconQuasi-static bending fatigue of carbon cord-rubber composites used in timing belts
Tao Y, Tashiro R, Yonezawa S, Stevens CA, Bilotti E and Busfield JJC
Rubber Chemistry and Technology, Rubber Division, Acs 
11-08-2023
bullet iconMicromechanics Model for Rubber Blends Filled by a Nano-Reinforced Devulcanized Recycled Rubber: Application in the Automotive Industry
Jalali SK, Busfield J and Pugno N
International Journal of Automotive Technology vol. 24 (4), 983-994.  
19-07-2023
bullet iconPiezoresistive Elastomer Composites Used for Pressure Sensing
Naderizadeh S, Santagiuliana G, Tu W, Marsh D, Bilotti E and Busfield JJC
Ieee Sensors Journal 
11-07-2023
bullet iconAn Electric Self‐Sensing and Variable‐Stiffness Artificial Muscle
Liu C, Busfield JJC and Zhang K
Advanced Intelligent Systems, Wiley 
08-07-2023
bullet iconEvolution of the Viscoelastic Properties of Filler Reinforced Rubber under Physical Aging at Room Temperature
Vizcaíno-Vergara M, Kari L, Tunnicliffe LB and Busfield J
Polymers, Mdpi vol. 15 (7), 1806-1806.  
06-04-2023
bullet iconThe Influence of Carbon Black Colloidal Properties on the Parameters of the Kraus Model
Rutherford KJ, Akutagawa K, Ramier JL, Tunnicliffe LB and Busfield JJC
Polymers, Mdpi vol. 15 (7), 1675-1675.  
28-03-2023
bullet iconThiyl radical induced cis / trans isomerism in double bond containing elastomers
Kaur A, Gautrot JE, Akutagawa K, Watson D, Bickley A and Busfield JJC
Rsc Advances, Royal Society of Chemistry (Rsc) vol. 13 (34), 23967-23975.  
01-01-2023

2022

bullet iconViscoelastic characterisation of carbon black reinforced rubber using the torsion pendulum: Guidelines and temperature sweep results
Vizcaíno-Vergara M, Tunnicliffe LB, Busfield JJC and Kari L
Polymer Testing, Elsevier vol. 114 
08-07-2022
bullet iconThe Effect of Thermal Ageing on the Fatigue Resistance of Hydrogenated Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) Compounds
Shaw B, Ramier J and Busfield JJC
In Advances in Polymer Science 143-165.  
31-05-2022
bullet iconThe Influence of Colloidal Properties of Carbon Black on Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber
Kyei-Manu W, Herd C, Chowdhury M, Busfield J and Tunnicliffe L
Polymers, Mdpi vol. 14, 1194-1194.  
16-03-2022
bullet iconMETHOD TO GENERATE ACCURATE ELASTIC AND HYPERELASTIC UNIAXIAL TENSION STRESS–STRAIN DATA WITHOUT AN EXTENSOMETER
Hohenberger TW and Busfield JJC
Rubber Chemistry and Technology 
04-02-2022

2021

bullet iconThe Nail Penetration Behaviour of Carbon Nanotube Composite Electrodes for Energy Storage
Koliolios E, Mills DG, Busfield JJC and Tan W
Frontiers in Materials, Frontiers Media vol. 8, 741541-741541.  
21-10-2021
bullet iconThermomechanical Characterization of Carbon Black Reinforced Rubbers During Rapid Adiabatic Straining
Kyei-Manu WA, Tunnicliffe LB, Plagge J, Herd CR, Akutagawa K, Pugno NM and Busfield JJC
Frontiers in Materials vol. 8, 743146-743146.  
15-10-2021
bullet iconCharacterising the friction coefficient between rubber O-rings and a rigid surface under extreme pressures
Yanes E, Pugno NM, Ramier J, Berryhill B and Busfield JJC
Polymer Testing, 107378-107378.  
12-10-2021
bullet iconNovel Crosslinking System for Poly-Chloroprene Rubber to Enable Recyclability and Introduce Self-Healing
Kaur A, Gautrot JE, Cavalli G, Watson D, Bickley A, Akutagawa K and Busfield JJC
Polymers, Mdpi vol. 13 (19) 
29-09-2021
bullet iconThermal and Strain-induced Crystallization Characterization of Carbon Black Filled Natural Rubber Compounds During Rapid Adiabatic Straining
Kyei-Manu WA, Tunnicliffe LB, Plagge J, Herd CR, Akutagawa K, Pugno NM and Busfield JJC
200th Fall Technical Meeting of the Rubber Division, American Chemical Society 2021., 691-699.  
01-01-2021

2020

bullet iconDetermination of the Loading Mode Dependence of the Proportionality Parameter for the Tearing Energy of Embedded Flaws in Elastomers Under Multiaxial Deformations
WINDSLOW R, Hohenberger T and Busfield J
Advances in Polymer Science, Springer Verlag 
26-11-2020
bullet iconModeling the Full Time-Dependent Phenomenology of Filled Rubber for Use in Anti-Vibration Design
Carleo F, Plagge J, Whear R, Busfield J and Klüppel M
Polymers, Mdpi Ag vol. 12 (4), 841-841.  
06-04-2020
bullet iconFatigue of carbon cord-rubber composites: Effect of frequency, R ratio and lifetime prediction using constant life models
Busfield J, Bilotti E, Peijs T, Tao Y and Stevens C
International Journal of Fatigue, Elsevier 
19-02-2020
bullet iconSustainable and self-regulating out-of-oven manufacturing of FRPs with integrated multifunctional capabilities
Liu Y, van Vliet T, Tao Y, Busfield JJC, Peijs T, Bilotti E and Zhang H
Composites Science and Technology, Elsevier vol. 190 
27-01-2020
bullet iconCharacterisation of Friction behaviour for dynamic O-ring seals during cyclic testing under extreme pressure and temperature conditions
Yanes E, Pugno N, Ramier J and Busfield JJC
25th International Conference on Fluid Sealing 2020., 57-67.  
01-01-2020
bullet iconNumerical leak prediction of elastomeric seals
Hohenberger T, Lan W, Jin H, Pugno N and Busfield JJC
25th International Conference on Fluid Sealing 2020., 109-119.  
01-01-2020

2019

bullet iconA new generalized philosophy and theory for rubber friction and wear
Fukahori Y, Gabriel P, Liang H and Busfield JJC
Wear, Elsevier, 203166-203166.  
27-12-2019
bullet iconConstitutive Model for both Low and High Strain Non-Linearities in Highly Filled Elastomers and Implementation with user-defined Material Subroutines in Abaqus
Busfield J, Hohenberger T, Pugno N and WINDSLOW R
Rubber Chemistry and Technology, American Chemical Society vol. 92 (4), 653-686.  
02-12-2019
bullet iconApplication of rubber friction to FEA models of rubber sealing
Nunez EFY, Busfield JJC, Pugno N, Manson R, Chen HL and Ramier J
 
07-06-2019
bullet iconA strain-energy function to model low and high strain non-linearities in highly filled elastomers
Hohenberger TW, Windslow RJ, Pugno N and Busfield JJC
 
07-06-2019
bullet iconFree volume evolution equation for physical ageing of filler reinforced rubber
Vizcaíno-Vergara M, Kari L and Busfield JJC
 
07-06-2019
bullet iconWater-Responsive and Mechanically-Adaptive Natural Rubber Composites by in-Situ Modification of Mineral Filler Structures
Banerjee SS, Hait S, Natarajan TS, Wiessner S, Stöckelhuber KW, Jehnichen D, Janke A, Fischer D, Heinrich G, Busfield JJC and Das A
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, American Chemical Society (Acs) 
24-05-2019
bullet iconViscoelastic Modelling of Extrusion Damage in Elastomer Seals
BUSFIELD JJC and WINDSLOW R
Soft Materials, Taylor & Francis vol. 17 (3), 228-240.  
20-02-2019

2018

bullet iconDevelopment of a novel fatigue test method for cord-rubber composites
Tao Y, Windslow R, Stevens CA, Bilotti E, Peijs T and Busfield JJC
Polymer Testing vol. 71, 238-247.  
01-10-2018
bullet iconLimitations of viscoelastic constitutive models for carbon-black reinforced rubber in medium dynamic strains and medium strain rates
Carleo F, Barbieri E, Whear R and Busfield JJC
Polymers vol. 10 (9) 
04-09-2018
bullet iconSmart cord-rubber composites with integrated sensing capabilities by localised carbon nanotubes using a simple swelling and infusion method
Tao Y, Liu Y, Zhang H, Stevens CA, Bilotti E, Peijs T and Busfield JJC
Composites Science and Technology vol. 167, 24-31.  
18-07-2018
bullet iconAdhesive Friction Behaviour of Rough Rubber Surfaces sliding against Smooth Rigid Surfaces
BUSFIELD JJC, Thomas A and STRATFORD DEVALBA D
Rubber Chemistry and Technology, American Chemical Society vol. 91 (3), 621-632.  
01-07-2018
bullet icon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
美英 深, SAKULKAEW K and BUSFIELD JJC
日本ゴム協会誌 vol. 91 (8), 316-323.  
01-05-2018
bullet icon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
美英 深, SAKULKAEW K and BUSFIELD JJC
日本ゴム協会誌 vol. 91 (6), 185-191.  
02-04-2018

2017

bullet icon“A new physical aspect for elastic-viscous transition and velocity jump in fracture of rubbers”
Fukahori Y, Sakulkaew K and Busfield JJC
Polymer vol. 125, 30-39.  
08-09-2017
bullet iconDegradation of Vehicle Noise and Vibration by Ageing of Elastomers
Sung DU, Busfield J and Ryu YH
WCX17: SAE World Congress Experience. vol. 2017-March (March) 
28-03-2017
bullet iconService life prediction under combined cyclic and steady state tearing
Windslow RJ and Busfield JJC
Constitutive Models for Rubber X - Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR X 2017., 295-300.  
01-01-2017
bullet iconFatigue behaviour of unidirectional carbon-cord reinforced composites and parametric models for life prediction
Tao Y, Bilotti E, Busfield JJC and Stevens CA
European Conference on Constitutive Modelling of Elastomers., 291-294.  
01-01-2017
bullet iconA new constitutive model for carbon-black reinforced rubber in medium dynamic strains and medium strain rates
Carleo F, Busfield JJC, Whear R and Barbieri E
Constitutive Models for Rubber X - Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR X 2017., 115-119.  
01-01-2017

2016

bullet iconEffects of different processing techniques on multi-walled carbon nanotubes/silicone rubber nanocomposite on tensile strength properties
Mazlan N, Jaafar M, Aziz A, Ismail H and Busfield JJC
AEROTECH VI - Innovation in Aerospace Engineering and Technology. vol. 152 (1) 
31-10-2016
bullet iconEffects of surface deactivation of carbon black on thermo-mechanical sensitivity of filler networks in rubber compounds
BUSFIELD JJC, tunnicliffe L and thomas A
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 
06-10-2016
bullet iconReinforcement of rubber and filler network dynamics at small strains
BUSFIELD JJC and tunnicliffe
 
24-07-2016
bullet iconStrain-Dependent Dielectric Behavior of Carbon Black Reinforced Natural Rubber
Huang M, Tunnicliffe LB, Zhuang J, Ren W, Yan H and Busfield JJC
Macromolecules, American Chemical Society (Acs) vol. 49 (6), 2339-2347.  
09-03-2016
bullet iconAnalysing failure within elastomeric seals during installation
Windslow RJ, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
BHR Group - 23rd International Conference on Fluid Sealing 2016., 17-29.  
01-01-2016

2015

bullet iconThe free retraction of natural rubber: A momentum-based model
Tunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Polymer Testing, Elsevier vol. 47, 36-41.  
01-10-2015
bullet iconThe glass transition, segmental relaxations and viscoelastic behaviour of particulate-reinforced natural rubber
Huang M, Tunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
European Polymer Journal, Elsevier vol. 67, 232-241.  
01-06-2015
bullet iconADHESIVE RUBBER FRICTION
Devalba DS, Busfield J and Thomas AG
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL TYRE COLLOQUIUM: TYRE MODELS FOR VEHICLE DYNAMICS ANALYSIS., 298-298.  
01-01-2015

2014

bullet iconFlocculation and viscoelastic behaviour in carbon black-filled natural rubber
Tunnicliffe LB, Kadlcak J, Morris MD, Shi Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering vol. 299 (12), 1474-1483.  
01-12-2014
bullet iconStress relaxation, creep and set recovery of elastomers
Yamaguchi K, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics 
21-08-2014
bullet iconEnhanced conductivity behavior of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) hybrid composites containing exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets and carbon nanotubes
Kong KTS, Mariatti M, Rashid AA and Busfield JJC
Composites Part B: Engineering vol. 58, 457-462.  
01-03-2014

2013

bullet iconThe effect of temperature on the tearing of rubber
Sakulkaew K, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Polymer Testing vol. 32 (1), 86-93.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconElastic-viscous transition in tear fracture of rubbers
Fukahori Y, Sakulkaew K and Busfield JJC
Polymer vol. 54 (7), 1905-1915.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconMODIFIED GUTH-GOLD EQUATION FOR CARBON BLACK-FILLED RUBBERS
Fukahori Y, Hon AA, Jha V and Busfield JJC
Rubber Chemistry and Technology vol. 86 (2), 218-232.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconStudying NR/organo-montmorillonite nanocomposites with silane coupling agents via network visualization tem
Lowe DJ, Chapman AV, Cook S and Busfield JJC
Rubber Chemistry and Technology vol. 86 (4), 538-557.  
01-01-2013

2012

bullet iconFatigue peeling at rubber interfaces
Baumard TLM, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Plastics, Rubber and Composites vol. 41 (7), 296-300.  
01-09-2012
bullet iconEffect of processing methods and functional groups on the properties of multi-walled carbon nanotube filled poly(dimethyl siloxane) composites
Kong KTS, Mariatti M, Rashid AA and Busfield JJC
Polymer Bulletin, 1-17.  
01-01-2012

2011

bullet iconMicromechanical models of young's modulus of NR/organoclay nanocomposites
Lowe DJ, Chapman AV, Cook S and Busfield JJC
Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics vol. 49 (22), 1621-1627.  
15-11-2011
bullet iconThe dynamic properties of fumed silica filled SBR as function of pre-strain
Suphadon N and Busfield JJC
Polymer Testing vol. 30 (7), 779-783.  
01-10-2011
bullet iconNatural rubber nanocomposites by in situ modification of clay
Lowe DJ, Chapman AV, Cook S and Busfield JJC
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering vol. 296 (8), 693-702.  
15-08-2011
bullet iconLight scattering and transmission studies of nanofiller particulate size, matrix cavitation, and high strain interfacial dewetting behavior in silica-elastomer composites
Tunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics vol. 49 (15), 1084-1092.  
01-08-2011
bullet iconEffects of types of fillers and filler loading on the properties of silicone rubber composites
Kong SM, Mariatti M and Busfield JJC
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites vol. 30 (13), 1087-1096.  
01-07-2011
bullet iconFatigue life prediction of bonded rubber components at elevated temperature
Asare S and Busfield JJC
Plastics, Rubber and Composites vol. 40 (4), 194-200.  
01-05-2011
bullet iconThe effect of the rate of strain on tearing in rubber
Sakulkaew K, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Polymer Testing vol. 30 (2), 163-172.  
01-04-2011
bullet iconEnergy losses at small strains in filled rubbers
Tunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
In Constitutive Models For Rubber Vii 63-67.  
01-01-2011
bullet iconFatigue peeling of rubber
Baumard TLM, Thomas AG, Ding W and Busfield JJC
In Constitutive Models For Rubber Vii 293-297.  
01-01-2011

2010

bullet iconAxial compression of hollow elastic spheres
Shorter R, Smith JD, Coveney VA and Busfield JJC
Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures vol. 5 (5), 693-705.  
22-12-2010
bullet iconFea modeling of schallamach waves
Gabriel P, Fukahori Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Rubber Chemistry and Technology vol. 83 (4), 358-367.  
01-12-2010
bullet iconHow does rubber truly slide between Schallamach waves and stick-slip motion?
Fukahori Y, Gabriel P and Busfield JJC
Wear vol. 269 (11-12), 854-866.  
28-10-2010
bullet iconThe viscoelastic behavior of rubber under a complex loading. II. The effect large strains and the incorporation of carbon black
Suphadon N, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Journal of Applied Polymer Science vol. 117 (3), 1290-1297.  
01-08-2010
bullet iconThe viscoelastic behaviour of rubber under a small simple shear oscillation superimposed on a large pure shear
Suphadon N, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Polymer Testing vol. 29 (4), 440-444.  
01-06-2010
bullet iconReversible electrical behavior with strain for a carbon black-filled rubber
Jha V, Thomas AG, Bennett M and Busfield JJC
Journal of Applied Polymer Science vol. 116 (1), 541-546.  
05-04-2010
bullet iconPiezoresistive polymer composites based on EPDM and MWNTs for strain sensing applications
Ciselli P, Lu L, Busfield JJC and Peijs T
E-Polymers 
17-02-2010
bullet iconInfluence of interface geometry on rubber friction
Gabriel P, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Wear vol. 268 (5-6), 747-750.  
11-02-2010
bullet iconThe steady state abrasion of rubber: Why are the weakest rubber compounds so good in abrasion?
Liang H, Fukahori Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Wear vol. 268 (5-6), 756-762.  
11-02-2010

2009

bullet iconElastic behaviour of rubber cylinders under combined torsion and tension loading
Suphadon N and Busfield JJC
Plastics, Rubber and Composites vol. 38 (8), 337-342.  
01-10-2009
bullet iconViscoelastic behavior of rubber under a complex loading
Suphadon N, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Journal of Applied Polymer Science vol. 113 (2), 693-699.  
15-07-2009
bullet iconRubber abrasion at steady state
Liang H, Fukahori Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Wear vol. 266 (1-2), 288-296.  
05-01-2009
bullet iconCyclic stress relaxation (CSR) of filled rubber and rubber components
Asare S, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Rubber Chemistry and Technology vol. 82 (1), 104-112.  
01-01-2009

2008

bullet iconMultifunctional elastomer nanocomposites based on EPDM and carbon nanotubes
Ciselli P, Lu L, Busfield JJC and Peijs T
Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings vol. 1137, 61-72.  
01-12-2008
bullet iconMicro-structural finite element modelling of the stiffness of filled elastomers: The effect of filler number, shape and position in the rubber matrix
Jha V, Thomas AG, Fukahori Y and Busfield JJC
Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2007., 165-170.  
01-12-2008
bullet iconCavitation in granulate filled rubber materials
Kumar P, Thomas AG, Fukahori Y and Busfield JJC
Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2007., 157-163.  
01-12-2008
bullet iconThe physical behaviour of elastomers containing hollow spherical fillers
Shorter R, Thomas AG, Busfield JJC and Smith JD
Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2007., 107-112.  
01-12-2008
bullet iconRate transitions in the fatigue crack growth of elastomers
Papadopoulos IC, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Journal of Applied Polymer Science vol. 109 (3), 1900-1910.  
05-08-2008
bullet iconCriteria for crack initiation during rubber abrasion
Fukahori Y, Liang H and Busfield JJC
Wear vol. 265 (3-4), 387-395.  
31-07-2008
bullet iconModeling of the effect of rigid fillers on the stiffness of rubbers
Jha V, Hon AA, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC
Journal of Applied Polymer Science vol. 107 (4), 2572-2577.  
15-02-2008
bullet iconMultifunctional elastomer nanocomposites based on EPDM and carbon nanotubes
Ciselli P, Lu L, Busfield JJC and Peijs T
Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings vol. 1143, 31-42.  
01-01-2008

2007

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

2006

bullet iconUsing FEA techniques to predict fatigue failure in elastomers
Busfield JJC and Ng WH
, 179-193.  
30-10-2006

2005

bullet iconPrediction of fatigue crack growth using finite element analysis techniques applied to three-dimensional elastomeric components
Busfield JJC, Jha V, Liang H, Papadopoulos IC and Thomas AG
Plastics, Rubber and Composites vol. 34 (8), 349-356.  
15-12-2005
bullet iconElectrical and mechanical behavior of filled rubber. III. Dynamic loading and the rate of recovery
Busfield JJC, Thomas AG and Yamaguchi K
Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics vol. 43 (13), 1649-1661.  
01-07-2005

2004

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

2003

bullet iconElectrical and mechanical behavior of filled elastome. I. The effect of strain
Yamaguchi K, Busfield JJC and Thomas AG
Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics vol. 41 (17), 2079-2089.  
01-09-2003

2002

bullet iconContributions of time dependent and cyclic crack growth to the crack growth behavior of non strain-crystallizing elastomers
Busfield JJC, Tsunoda K, Davies CKL and Thomas AG
Rubber Chemistry and Technology vol. 75 (4), 643-656.  
01-01-2002

2001

bullet iconStiffness of simple bonded elastomer bushes Part 1 - Initial behaviour
Busfield JJC and Davies CKL
Plast Rubber Compos vol. 30 (5), 243-257.  
01-01-2001
bullet iconThe creep and recovery of filled and unfilled elastomers
Busfield JJC, Thomas AG and Yamaguchi K
CONSTITUTIVE MODELS FOR RUBBER II., 173-178. Editors: Besdo D, Schuster RH and Ihlemann J. 
01-01-2001

2000

bullet iconEffect of materials variables on the tear behaviour of a non-crystallising elastomer
Tsunoda K, Busfield JJC, Davies CKL and Thomas AG
J Mater Sci vol. 35 (20), 5187-5198.  
01-10-2000
bullet iconThe effect of liquids on the dynamic properties of carbon black filled natural rubber as a function of pre-strain
Busfield JJC, Deeprasertkul C and Thomas AG
Polymer vol. 41 (26), 9219-9225.  
14-09-2000

1999

bullet iconIndentation tests on elastomer blocks
Busfield JJC and Thomas AG
Rubber Chemistry and Technology vol. 72 (5), 876-893.  
01-01-1999

Grants

solid heart iconGrants of specific relevance to the Centre for Intelligent Transport
solid heart icon(S&E Externally Funded PhD Studentship, Commercial, 2024/25, Lab-Based, Industry-funded, Band B for 3.5y) Birla Carbon PhD Studentship #2
James Busfield
£159,453 Birla Carbon USA Inc.
01-01-2025 - 30-06-2028
solid heart iconSLB PhD Studentship #7 (S&E Flexible PhD Studentship, 2024/25, Commercial, Fully External, Band C, 3.5Y)
James Busfield
£133,219 Schlumberger Technology Corporation
01-01-2025 - 30-06-2028
solid heart iconBridgestone Elastomer Research Annual Renewal #21
James Busfield
£4,000 Bridgestone Corporation
01-10-2024 - 30-09-2025
solid heart iconEPSRC Sustainable Manufacturing Call - Circular economy elastomer products
James Busfield
£401,990 EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
18-07-2022 - 12-10-2025
solid heart iconiCASE - Schlumberger 1 - Ageing study: Aaron Duncan
James Busfield
£30,954 Schlumberger Limited
21-09-2021 - 20-09-2025
solid heart iconAston Martin F1 - Elastomer Materials Collaboration: Optimisation of Tyre Wear Performance
James Busfield
£135,655 Aston Martin Formula One Team
20-09-2021 - 31-12-2025
solid heart iconSRI - Elastomer Materials Collaboration: Evangelos Koliolios
James Busfield
£125,155 Sumitomo Corporation Europe
20-09-2021 - 19-03-2027
solid heart iconiCASE - Schlumberger 2 - Filler Reinforcement: Kirsty Rutherford
James Busfield
£30,954 Schlumberger Limited
01-04-2021 - 31-12-2025


solid heart iconBridgestone Elastomer Research Annual Renewal (18)
James Busfield
£4,409 Bridgestone Corporation
01-09-2023 - 31-08-2024
solid heart icon2022 Bridgestone Elastomer Research
James Busfield
£4,948 Bridgestone Corporation
01-10-2022 - 30-09-2023
solid heart iconBridgestone Elastomer Research (18)
James Busfield
£5,269 Bridgestone Corporation
01-10-2021 - 30-09-2022
solid heart iconSmart rope with sensing capability using multifunctional materials (SENSING ROPE) - fellowship Dr Pengzhu Wang
Emiliano Bilotti and James Busfield
Royal Academy of Engineering
29-01-2021 - 22-01-2023
solid heart iconBridgestone Elastomer Research (17)
James Busfield
£5,982 Bridgestone Corporation
01-10-2020 - 30-09-2021
solid heart iconRAEng Visiting Professorship for Andy Lewis
James Busfield
£30,000 Royal Academy of Engineering
01-10-2020 - 31-07-2023
solid heart iconRecycle Al cans for fashion products
Haixue Yan, James Busfield and Emiliano Bilotti
£74,404 AHRC Arts and Humanities Research Council
08-06-2020 - 31-03-2023
solid heart iconGraphene Flagship Core Project 3
James Busfield, Nicola Pugno and Yang Hao
£376,501 EU Commission - Horizon 2020
01-04-2020 - 30-09-2023
solid heart iconBridgestone Elastomer Research (16)
James Busfield
£6,224 Bridgestone Corporation
01-10-2019 - 30-09-2020
solid heart iconBirla Carbon - Elastomer Materials Collaboration
James Busfield
£142,604 Birla Carbon USA Inc.
01-08-2019 - 31-01-2024
solid heart iconWeir Group Half funded PhD
James Busfield and Caglar Becer
£70,000 WEIR GROUP PLC , The
01-05-2019 - 31-10-2022
solid heart iconBusiness of Fashion, Textiles & Technology (BFTT)
James Busfield
£345,900 AHRC Arts and Humanities Research Council
01-02-2019 - 31-05-2024
solid heart iconKTP Project - Next Generation Solar Steam Technology
Jose Castrejon Pita and James Busfield
£279,773 Innovate UK
01-02-2019 - 31-01-2022
solid heart iconBridgestone Rubber Research
James Busfield
£5,768 Bridgestone Corporation
01-10-2018 - 30-09-2019
solid heart iconRichard Windslow Project
James Busfield
£34,532 Schlumberger Limited
24-09-2018 - 23-03-2019
solid heart iconPolymeric oil additives
James Busfield
£90,000 Infineum UK Ltd
01-09-2018 - 31-08-2021
solid heart iconEduardo Yanes - Studentship
James Busfield
£70,000 Schlumberger Limited
22-09-2017 - 31-12-2022
solid heart iconSlumberger studentship for Travis Hohenberger
James Busfield
£148,000 Schlumberger Limited
22-09-2017 - 31-12-2022
solid heart iconEPSRC Industrial CASE Award 2015
James Busfield
£80,670 EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
01-10-2015 - 30-09-2020
solid heart iconMICACT
James Busfield
£176,767 EU Commission - Horizon 2020
01-01-2015 - 31-12-2018
solid heart iconAdvanced dynamic rubber modelling
James Busfield and Ettore Barbieri
£105,000 Jaguar Land Rover Ltd
01-09-2014 - 31-12-2018