Prof James Busfield

James BusfieldMA, PhD, CEng, FREng, FIMMM, FHEA

Professor of Materials

School of Engineering and Materials Science
+44(0)20 7882 8866

www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/staff/j.busfield
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Research

smart-materials, elastomers, rubber, dielectric-materials, soft-robotics, actuators

Interests

James has been the Head of the Soft Matter Group at QMUL since 1994. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2020. James works extensively in the area of smart elastomer sensing and dielectric elastomer actuators.

Publications

Publications of specific relevance to Advanced Robotics

2022

Sasso 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  10.1201/9781003310266-82
Kyei-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  10.1201/9781003310266-80
Koliolios 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  10.1201/9781003310266-79
Plaschka EH, Akutagawa K and Busfield JJC (2022). Evaluating tyre tread friction using a road-wear simulator. Constitutive Models For Rubber Xii  10.1201/9781003310266-78
Duncan 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  10.1201/9781003310266-71
Patel RS, Zhang W, Moggridge GD and Busfield JJC (2022). Oxidation and ageing in block copolymers. Constitutive Models For Rubber Xii  10.1201/9781003310266-70
Vizcaíno-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  10.1201/9781003310266-65
Hohenberger TW and Busfield JJC (2022). The challenge of simulating rubber seal leakage with FEA: Experimental and numerical demonstrations. Constitutive Models For Rubber Xii  10.1201/9781003310266-42
Kaur 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  10.1201/9781003310266-38
Rutherford 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  10.1201/9781003310266-22
Vizcaíno-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  vol. 114, 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2022.107692
Shaw 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  10.1007/12_2022_122
Kyei-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  vol. 14, 1194-1194. 10.3390/polym14061194
Hohenberger TW and Busfield JJC (2022). METHOD TO GENERATE ACCURATE ELASTIC AND HYPERELASTIC UNIAXIAL TENSION STRESS–STRAIN DATA WITHOUT AN EXTENSOMETER. Rubber Chemistry and Technology  10.5254/rct.21.78992

2021

Koliolios E, Mills DG, Busfield JJC and Tan W (2021). The Nail Penetration Behaviour of Carbon Nanotube Composite Electrodes for Energy Storage. Frontiers in Materials  vol. 8, 741541-741541. 10.3389/fmats.2021.741541
Kyei-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. 10.3389/fmats.2021.743146
Yanes 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. 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2021.107378
Kaur 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  vol. 13, (19) 10.3390/polym13193347
Chen L, Ghilardi M, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2021). Electrically Tunable Lenses: A Review. Frontiers in Robotics and AI  vol. 8, 10.3389/frobt.2021.678046
Frediani 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  10.1002/admt.202100016
Kyei-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. Conference: 200th Fall Technical Meeting of the Rubber Division, American Chemical Society 2021  10.52202/064426-0036

2020

WINDSLOW 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  10.1007/12_2020_66
Liu 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  vol. 139, 10.1016/j.compositesa.2020.106074
Chen L, Busfield J and Carpi F (2020). Electrically tunable directional light scattering from soft thin membranes. Optics Express  vol. 28, (14) 20669-20685. 10.1364/oe.392015
Carleo 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  vol. 12, (4) 841-841. 10.3390/polym12040841
Busfield 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  10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105558
Costa 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  vol. 8, 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00022
Liu 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  vol. 190, 10.1016/j.compscitech.2020.108032
Yanes 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. 25th International Conference on Fluid Sealing 2020  57-67.
Hohenberger T, Lan W, Jin H, Pugno N and Busfield JJC (2020). Numerical leak prediction of elastomeric seals. 25th International Conference on Fluid Sealing 2020  109-119.

2019

Chen L, Ghilardi M, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2019). Electrically tuning soft membranes to both a higher and a lower transparency. Scientific Reports  vol. 9, (1) 10.1038/s41598-019-56505-9
Fukahori Y, Gabriel P, Liang H and Busfield JJC (2019). A new generalized philosophy and theory for rubber friction and wear. Wear  203166-203166. 10.1016/j.wear.2019.203166
Busfield 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  vol. 92, (4) 653-686. 10.5254/rct.19.80387
Ghilardi M, Boys H, Török P, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2019). Smart Lenses with Electrically Tuneable Astigmatism. Scientific Reports  vol. 9, (1) 16127-16127. 10.1038/s41598-019-52168-8
Banerjee 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  10.1021/acs.jpcb.9b02125
BUSFIELD JJC and WINDSLOW R (2019). Viscoelastic Modelling of Extrusion Damage in Elastomer Seals. Soft Materials  vol. 17, (3) 228-240. 10.1080/1539445X.2019.1575238
BUSFIELD J (2019). Modelling of elastomeric materials and products. Plastics, Rubber and Composites  vol. 48, (1) 1-2. 10.1080/14658011.2019.1548751
Yanes Nunez EF, Busfield JJC, Pugno N, Ramier J, Manson R and Chen HL (2019). Application of rubber friction to FEA models of rubber sealing. Constitutive Models for Rubber XI - Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, 2019  491-494. 10.1201/9780429324710-87
Hohenberger 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. Constitutive Models for Rubber XI - Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, 2019  273-278. 10.1201/9780429324710-48
Busfield JJC, Vizcaíno-Vergara M and Kari L (2019). Free volume evolution equation for physical ageing of filler reinforced rubber. Constitutive Models for Rubber XI - Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, 2019  548-553. 10.1201/9780429324710-97
Mars WV, Muhr AH and Busfield JJC (2019). Remembering Prof. Alan G. Thomas (1927-2019). RUBBER CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY  vol. 92, (2) G1-G1.

2018

BILOTTI 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  10.1002/pi.5735
Frediani 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. 10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.07.012
Tao 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. 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2018.09.001
Carleo 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) 10.3390/polym10090988
Tao 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. 10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.07.023
Boys 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 2018  270-275. 10.1109/ROBOSOFT.2018.8404931
BUSFIELD JJC, Thomas A and STRATFORD DEVALBA D (2018). Adhesive Friction Behaviour of Rough Rubber Surfaces sliding against Smooth Rigid Surfaces. Rubber Chemistry and Technology  vol. 91, (3) 621-632. 10.5254/rct.18.81565
?? ?, 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. ???????  vol. 91, (8) 316-323. 10.2324/gomu.91.316
?? ?, 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. ???????  vol. 91, (6) 185-191. 10.2324/gomu.91.185
Liu 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. 10.1039/c7tc05621d

2017

Busfield 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  10.1201/9781315140216-78
Liu Y, Zhang H, Porwal H, Tu W, Evans J, Newton M, Busfield JJC, Peijs T and Bilotti E (2017). Universal Control on Pyroresistive Behavior of Flexible Self-Regulating Heating Devices. Advanced Functional Materials  vol. 27, (39) 10.1002/adfm.201702253
Fukahori 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. 10.1016/j.polymer.2017.07.063
Shaw BHK, Busfield JJC, Jerabek J and Ramier J (2017). Service life prediction under combined cyclic and steady state tearing. Constitutive Models For Rubber X  10.1201/9781315223278-52
Carleo F, Busfield JJC, Whear R and Barbieri E (2017). Constitutive models and their implementation in FEM. Constitutive Models For Rubber X  10.1201/9781315223278-17
Carleo F, Busfield J, 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  10.1201/9781315223278-21
Tao 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  10.1201/9781315223278-45
Stachewicz 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  10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.04.017
Ghilardi M, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2017). Electrical breakdown detection system for dielectric elastomer actuators. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering  vol. 10163, Conference: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2017  10.1117/12.2258617
Boys 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. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering  vol. 10163, Conference: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2017  10.1117/12.2259957
Sung DU, Busfield J and Ryu YH (2017). Degradation of Vehicle Noise and Vibration by Ageing of Elastomers. SAE Technical Papers  vol. 2017-March, (March) Conference: WCX17: SAE World Congress Experience  10.4271/2017-01-0392
Windslow RJ and Busfield JJC (2017). Service life prediction under combined cyclic and steady state tearing. Constitutive Models for Rubber X - Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR X 2017  295-300. 10.1201/9781315223278-52
Shaw 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 - Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR X 2017  331-334. 10.1201/9781315223278-58
Tao 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 - Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR X 2017  291-294. Conference: European Conference on Constitutive Modelling of Elastomers  10.1201/9781315223278-51
Carleo 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 - Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR X 2017  115-119. 10.1201/9781315223278-21

2016

Mazlan 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. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering  vol. 152, (1) Conference: AEROTECH VI - Innovation in Aerospace Engineering and Technology  10.1088/1757-899X/152/1/012060
BUSFIELD 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  10.1002/mame.201600128
BUSFIELD JJC and tunnicliffe (2016). Reinforcement of rubber and filler network dynamics at small strains. 10.1007/12_2016_7
Huang M, Tunnicliffe LB, Zhuang J, Ren W, Yan H and Busfield JJC (2016). Strain-Dependent Dielectric Behavior of Carbon Black Reinforced Natural Rubber. Macromolecules  vol. 49, (6) 2339-2347. 10.1021/acs.macromol.5b02332
Windslow RJ, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2016). Analysing failure within elastomeric seals during installation. BHR Group - 23rd International Conference on Fluid Sealing 2016  17-29.
Chen 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. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering  vol. 9798, 10.1117/12.2218603

2015

Tao Y, Bilotti E, Thomas A, Busfield J, Hayes C and Stevens C (2015). Factors affecting fatigue life of cord reinforced rubber and the stress distribution modelling under static and dynamic conditions. Constitutive Models For Rubber Ix  10.1201/b18701-81
Chen B, Kollosche M, Stewart M, Busfield J and Carpi F (2015). Electrical breakdown of an acrylic dielectric elastomer: Effects of hemispherical probing electrodes size and force. International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials  vol. 6, (4) 290-303. 10.1080/19475411.2015.1130974
Tunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2015). The free retraction of natural rubber: A momentum-based model. Polymer Testing  vol. 47, 36-41. 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2015.07.012
Huang 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  vol. 67, 232-241. 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2015.03.024
Zahabi H, Bennett M, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2015). Dielectric elastomer actuators for colour changing devices. Constitutive Models for Rubber IX - Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubbers, ECCMR  669-672. 10.1201/b18701-117
Chen B, Kollosche M, Stewart M, Cain MG, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2015). Study on the electrical breakdown of dielectric elastomer actuator materials. Constitutive Models for Rubber IX - Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubbers, ECCMR  647-650. 10.1201/b18701-113
Wu GC, Mukaiyama A, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2015). Estimating strain energy release rate during blade abrasion at steady state using finite element analysis. Constitutive Models for Rubber IX - Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubbers, ECCMR  119-122. 10.1201/b18701-22
Tunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2015). Free retraction of natural rubber. Constitutive Models for Rubber IX - Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubbers, ECCMR  279-284. 10.1201/b18701-49
Stratford Devalba D, Botto L and Busfield JJC (2015). Jamming of rubber particles. Constitutive Models for Rubber IX - Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubbers, ECCMR  619-622. 10.1201/b18701-108
Windslow RJ, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2015). Analysing the deformation of the packer unit from a blowout preventer using finite element techniques. Constitutive Models for Rubber IX - Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubbers, ECCMR  115-118. 10.1201/b18701-21
Devalba DS, Busfield J and Thomas AG (2015). ADHESIVE RUBBER FRICTION. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL TYRE COLLOQUIUM: TYRE MODELS FOR VEHICLE DYNAMICS ANALYSIS  298-298.

2014

Tunnicliffe 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. 10.1002/mame.201400117
Yamaguchi K, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2014). Stress relaxation, creep and set recovery of elastomers. International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics  10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2014.07.004
Kong 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. 10.1016/j.compositesb.2013.10.039

2013

Fukahori Y, Sakulkaew K and Busfield JJC (2013). Elastic-viscous transition in tear fracture of rubbers. POLYMER  vol. 54, (7) 1905-1915. 10.1016/j.polymer.2013.01.019
Sakulkaew K, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2013). The effect of temperature on the tearing of rubber. Polymer Testing  vol. 32, (1) 86-93. 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2012.09.002
Fukahori 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. 10.5254/rct.13.87995
Ali MN, Busfield JJC and Rehman IU (2013). Auxetic oesophageal stents: structure and mechanical properties. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine  1-27. 10.1007/s10856-013-5067-2
Lowe 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. 10.5254/rct.13.87974
Tunnicliffe 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  10.1201/b14964-104
Baumard TLM, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2013). Evaluation of the tearing energy in a radial tyre. Constitutive Models For Rubber Viii  10.1201/b14964-70
Huang 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  10.1201/b14964-131
Chen B, Busfield JJC, Stewart M and Cain MG (2013). Electrical breakdown of dielectric elastomer actuator materials. Constitutive Models For Rubber Viii  10.1201/b14964-130
Zahabi H, Frediani G, Busfield JJC and Carpi F (2013). Dielectric elastomer actuators for tuneable optics. Constitutive Models For Rubber Viii  10.1201/b14964-129
Wu G, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2013). Effect of the blade sharpness on the blade abrasion of rubber. Constitutive Models For Rubber Viii  10.1201/b14964-16

2012

Kong 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  vol. 69, (8) 937-953. 10.1007/s00289-012-0777-z
Baumard TLM, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2012). Fatigue peeling at rubber interfaces. Plastics, Rubber and Composites  vol. 41, (7) 296-300. 10.1179/1743289812Y.0000000033
Busfield J (2012). Editorial. Plastics, Rubber and Composites  vol. 41, (7) 271-272. 10.1179/1465801112Z.00000000096
Tunnicliffe 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. 10.1111/j.1365-2818.2011.03589.x
Baumard 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.
Tunnicliffe 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.
Sakulkaew 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.
Kong 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.
hothi H, Busfield JJC and Shelton JC (2012). Deformation of Uncemented Metal Acetabular Cups following Impaction: Experimental and Finite Element Study. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering  10.1080/10255842.2012.744397

2011

Lowe 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. 10.1002/polb.22355
Suphadon 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. 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2011.07.001
Lowe 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. 10.1002/mame.201000395
Tunnicliffe 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. 10.1002/polb.22285
Kong 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. 10.1177/0731684411416267
Asare S and Busfield JJC (2011). Fatigue life prediction of bonded rubber components at elevated temperature. Plastics, Rubber and Composites  vol. 40, (4) 194-200. 10.1179/1743289810Y.0000000044
Busfield JJC (2011). Modelling of elastomeric materials and products. Plastics, Rubber and Composites  vol. 40, (4) 151-153. 10.1179/174328911X12988633928078
Sakulkaew 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. 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2010.11.014
Hothi 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. 10.1243/09544119JEIM864
Tunnicliffe LB, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2011). Energy losses at small strains in filled rubbers. Constitutive Models For Rubber Vii 
Baumard TLM, Thomas AG, Ding W and Busfield JJC (2011). Fatigue peeling of rubber. Constitutive Models For Rubber Vii 
Sakulkaew K, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2011). A new approach to characterize the onset tearing in rubber. Constitutive Models For Rubber Vii 

2010

Shorter 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. 10.2140/jomms.2010.5.693
Gabriel P, Fukahori Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2010). Fea modeling of schallamach waves. Rubber Chemistry and Technology  vol. 83, (4) 358-367. 10.5254/1.3481697
Fukahori 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. 10.1016/j.wear.2010.08.016
Suphadon 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. 10.1002/app.31991
Suphadon 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. 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2010.02.002
Jha 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. 10.1002/app.30556
Busfield J and Adams J (2010). Getting smarter. Materials World  vol. 18, (4) 19-21.
Ciselli P, Lu L, Busfield JJC and Peijs T (2010). Piezoresistive polymer composites based on EPDM and MWNTs for strain sensing applications. E-Polymers  10.1515/epoly.2010.10.1.125
Gabriel P, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2010). Influence of interface geometry on rubber friction. Wear  vol. 268, (5-6) 747-750. 10.1016/j.wear.2009.11.019
Liang 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. 10.1016/j.wear.2009.11.015
Suphadon 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. CONSTITUTIVE MODELS FOR RUBBER VI  153-157. 10.1201/noe0415563277-31
Busfield JJC (2010). Modelling friction and abrasion in rubber., Editors: Heinrich G, Kaliske M, Lion A and Reese S. CONSTITUTIVE MODELS FOR RUBBER VI  287-293.
Gabriel 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. CONSTITUTIVE MODELS FOR RUBBER VI  305-309. 10.1201/noe0415563277-58

2009

Busfield J and Burke M (2009). Editorial: Rubber in engineering. Plastics, Rubber and Composites  vol. 38, (8) 10.1179/146580109X12473409436742
Suphadon 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. 10.1179/146580109X12473409436788
(2009). Hyperelasticity with volumetric damage. Constitutive Models For Rubber Vi  10.1201/noe0415563277-55
Busfield J (2009). Modelling friction and abrasion in rubber. Constitutive Models For Rubber Vi  10.1201/noe0415563277.ch47
Suphadon N, Busfield J and Thomas A (2009). The visco-elastic behaviour of elastomers at large pre-strains. Constitutive Models For Rubber Vi  10.1201/noe0415563277.ch26
Busfield 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  10.1201/noe0415563277.ch50
Suphadon 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. 10.1002/app.30102
Liang H, Fukahori Y, Thomas AG and Busfield JJC (2009). Rubber abrasion at steady state. Wear  vol. 266, (1-2) 288-296. 10.1016/j.wear.2008.07.006
Asare 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. 10.5254/1.3557000

2008

Ciselli 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.
Jha 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. Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2007  165-170.
Kumar P, Thomas AG, Fukahori Y and Busfield JJC (2008). Cavitation in granulate filled rubber materials. Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2007  157-163.
Shorter R, Thomas AG, Busfield JJC and Smith JD (2008). The physical behaviour of elastomers containing hollow spherical fillers. Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, ECCMR 2007  107-112.
Papadopoulos 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. 10.1002/app.28086
Fukahori Y, Liang H and Busfield JJC (2008). Criteria for crack initiation during rubber abrasion. Wear  vol. 265, (3-4) 387-395. 10.1016/j.wear.2007.11.008
Jha 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. 10.1002/app.27324
Ciselli 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. 10.1557/proc-1143-kk02-05
Ciselli P, Lu L, Busfield JJ and Peijs T (2008). Multifunctional Elastomer Nanocomposites based on EPDM and Carbon Nanotubes. MRS Advances  vol. 1143, 10.1557/proc-1143-kk02-05

2007

Kumar 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. 10.1002/polb.21315
Kumar 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. 10.5254/1.3548167

2006

Baxter S, Busfield JJC and Peijs T (2006). Selection of elastomers for a synthetic heart valve. 10.1533/9781845691134
Busfield JJC and Ng WH (2006). Using FEA techniques to predict fatigue failure in elastomers. 10.1533/9781845691134
Baxter S, Busfield JJC and Peijs T (2006). Selection of Elastomers for a Synthetic Heart Valve. Elastomers and Components: Service Life Prediction - Progress and Challenges  10.1533/9781845691134.2.171
Busfield JJC and Ng WH (2006). Using FEATechniques to Predict Fatigue Failure in Elastomers. Elastomers and Components: Service Life Prediction - Progress and Challenges  10.1533/9781845691134.2.179
Abraham 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 and Yeoh OH (2006). Appendix: Contact Details for Authors. Elastomers and Components  10.1533/9781845691134.appendix
Boast D, Busfield JJC, Coveney VA, Hepburn C, Muhr AH and Whear R (2006). The Rubber in Engineering Series IOM3. Elastomers and Components  10.1016/b978-1-84569-100-4.50018-9

2005

Busfield 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. 10.1179/174328905X59728
Busfield 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.
Busfield 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.
Busfield 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.
Busfield 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. 10.1002/polb.20452

2004

Busfield 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. 10.1002/polb.20085

2003

Yamaguchi 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. 10.1002/polb.10571
Hon AA, Busfield JJC and Thomas AG (2003). Filler reinforcement in rubber carbon-black systems., Editors: Busfield J and Muhr A. CONSTITUTIVE MODELS FOR RUBBER III  301-307.
BUSFIELD 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. Balkema
Papadopoulos 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. CONSTITUTIVE MODELS FOR RUBBER III  33-39.
Yamaguchi 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. CONSTITUTIVE MODELS FOR RUBBER III  343-348.

2002

Busfield 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. 10.5254/1.3544991
Cheng BL, Busfield JJC, Guiu F, Reece M and Algueró MJ (2002). Fracture of PZT ceramics under compression loading. Key Engineering Materials  vol. 223, 61-68. 10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.223.61

2001

Busfield JJC and Davies CKL (2001). Stiffness of simple bonded elastomer bushes Part 1 - Initial behaviour. PLAST RUBBER COMPOS  vol. 30, (5) 243-257. 10.1179/146580101101541679
Busfield JJC, Thomas AG and Yamaguchi K (2001). The creep and recovery of filled and unfilled elastomers., Editors: Besdo D, Schuster RH and Ihlemann J. CONSTITUTIVE MODELS FOR RUBBER II  173-178.

2000

Tsunoda 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. 10.1023/A:1004860522186
Busfield 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. 10.1016/S0032-3861(00)00306-2
Peng HX, Fan Z, Evans JRG and Busfield JJC (2000). Microstructure of ceramic foams. Journal of the European Ceramic Society  vol. 20, (7) 807-813. 10.1016/S0955-2219(99)00229-0

1999

Busfield JJC and Thomas AG (1999). Indentation tests on elastomer blocks. Rubber Chemistry and Technology  vol. 72, (5) 876-893. 10.5254/1.3538839
Busfield 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. CONSTITUTIVE MODELS FOR RUBBER  87-93.
Busfield JJC and Thomas AG (1999). Indentation of rubber sheets with spherical indenters., Editors: Dorfmann A and Muhr A. CONSTITUTIVE MODELS FOR RUBBER  289-300.
Busfield 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. CONSTITUTIVE MODELS FOR RUBBER  249-256.

1998

Haffner 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. 10.1016/S0266-3538(98)00015-3
Haffner 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. 10.1023/A:1008850332291

Grants

Grants of specific relevance to Advanced Robotics
Nanostructured Filler Reinforced Elastomer Composites
Busfield J and Duncan AM
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (19-09-2021 - 29-09-2025)
Summary
Sustainable manufacturing of circular economy elastomer products
Chen B, Busfield J, Cunningham E, Martin PJ, Peijs T and Zhang M
£1,247,405 Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (17-07-2022 - 16-07-2025)
Summary
Modelling of elastomer composites operating in extreme conditions
Busfield J and Rutherford KJ
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (05-04-2021 - 04-04-2025)
Summary
The Business of Fashion, Textiles and Technology Collaborative R&D Partnership
Evans GL, Harris J, Bhamra T, Bilotti E, Bingham GA, Blackburn RS, Busfield J, Drazin A, Ehrman E, Evans S, Goldsworthy K, Jones LC, Kapsali V, Kimbell L, Kuechler S, Price K, Vecchi A and Williams D
£5,644,115 Arts and Humanities Research Council (30-09-2018 - 30-03-2023)
Summary

Ageing of filled elastomers: Filling the gap from simple observations to physically realistic models
Kari L and Busfield J
Swedish Research Council (01-01-2018 - 31-12-2021)
Summary
Polymeric oil additives for future technologies
Busfield J and Drain B
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (24-09-2017 - 30-03-2021)
Summary
Characterisation of elastomers used in drilling applications.
Busfield J and Shaw B
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (02-11-2015 - 01-11-2019)
Summary
MICACT
Busfield JJC
£205,368 Commission of the European Community (01-01-2015 - 31-12-2018)