Nese Kaynak Akkanat

R&D chemist tire compounds

Nese Kaynak Akkanat holds a BSc in chemical engineering and an MSc in polymer science and technology. After seven years as a product development engineer at Brisa Bridgestone Sabanci Tire Manufacturing in Turkey, focusing on passenger and light truck tires, she completed a PhD in polymer material engineering. Since 2021, she has worked as an R&D chemist at Specialized Engineering, overseeing material development for bicycle tires. With expertise in tire compounds and polymer technology, Kaynak Akkanat brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the tire industry.

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Presentation

High-performance sustainable bicycle tire tread compounds

This presentation will explore the integration of sustainability in the development of high-performance bicycle tires. As manufacturers adopt eco-friendly practices, the challenge lies in creating tread compounds using sustainable or recycled materials without compromising performance. Since the tread compound is critical to a tire’s overall performance, balancing rolling resistance, grip and durability across varying temperatures and surfaces becomes crucial. Attendees will gain insights into the latest advancements in sustainable materials for bicycle tires and understand their impact on performance metrics like rolling resistance and grip. Specialized strategies for overcoming performance trade-offs will also be discussed.