Filled-NR Conductive Thin Film: A Simple Route of Graphene Dispersion in Natural Rubber Latex

2014 ◽  
Vol 548-549 ◽  
pp. 106-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tutchawan Siriyong ◽  
Chaiyan Boonyuen ◽  
Chompunuch Warakulwit ◽  
Wirunya Keawwattana
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Graphene Nanosheets ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Simple Route ◽  
Graphene Dispersion ◽  
Reliable Quantification ◽  
Rubber Product

Reliable quantification techniques for graphene oxide (GO) and graphene nanosheets (GNs) in ESD rubber product are limited. We demonstrated an effective ultrasonically−assisted latex mixing (ULM) technique for dispersion of GO and GNs at low concentration (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 part per hundred of rubber; phr) in natural rubber latex (NRL) to produce NR/GO and NR/GNs conductive thin film. The filled−NR composites were prepared by ULM, followed by latex dipping coagulation. The morphologies from transmittance electron microscopy (TEM) of stabilized GO and GNs dispersion showed successfully dispersion and exfoliation in NR matrix. Compared to pure NR, the tensile strengths of NR/GO and NR/GNs (1.5 phr) increased by ~58% and ~32%, respectively, while there were decreased in the %elongation at break and were no significant change in the force at break. In case of studying the electrical properties, sheet resistances of filled−NR composites declined with the incorporation of GO and GNs. However, the NR composite with 1.5 phr of GNs showed the best conductivity.

Blending of Polyvulcanize Natural Rubber

2014 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 224-229
Author(s):  
Wan Mohd Faruq Wan Mohd Ridzwan ◽  
Dzaraini Kamarun ◽  
Azemi Samsuri ◽  
Ahmad Faiza Mohd ◽  
Che Mohd Som Said
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Butyl Acrylate ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Butyl Methacrylate ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Acrylate Copolymer

Natural rubber (NR) latex is widely used in the manufacture of thin film barrier products such as gloves and condom. However, due to its low Tg, film casted from NR latex is soft and tacky, and needed to be strengthened to produced high performance products. Films of prevulcanized natural rubber latex (PVNR) blended with nanosized copolymer of n-butyl acrylate/butyl methacrylate (BA/BMA) were prepared at three different ratios of acrylate copolymer: PVNR. The tensile strength and elongation at break of films prepared decreased with increasing ratios of acrylate copolymer:PVNR. FESEM images showed the occurrence of agglomeration of the acrylate copolymers with PVNR molecules. The degree of agglomeration of the blended molecules increased with percentages of copolymer added. The decrease in the tensile strength and elongation at break may due to the agglomeration of the blended molecules suggesting poor dispersion and/or destabilization of PVNR molecules.

scholarly journals Chitosan and Natural Rubber Latex Biocomposite Prepared by Incorporating Negatively Charged Chitosan Dispersion

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 2777
Author(s):  
Siwarote Boonrasri ◽  
Pongdhorn Sae–Oui ◽  
Pornchai Rachtanapun
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Ball Mill ◽  
Negative Charge ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Opposite Trend ◽  
Biocomposite Films ◽  
Mixing Method ◽  
Biocomposite Film

Generally, natural rubber/chitosan (NR/CT) biocomposites could be prepared by either mixing natural rubber latex (NRL) with CT acid solution or mixing dry NR with CT powder on mixing equipment. In the present work, a new mixing method has been proposed and properties of the obtained NR/CT biocomposites are investigated. CT particles were prepared to have a negative charge that could be dispersed in water by using a ball mill before mixing with NRL. The effects of CT loading varied from 0 to 8 phr on latex properties and physical properties of NR/CT biocomposite films were focused. The results showed that the viscosity of NRL increased with increasing CT loading. With increasing CT loading from 0 to 8 phr, 300% modulus of the NR/CT biocomposite film increased, whereas the opposite trend was found for elongation at break. Additionally, the presence of CT in the biocomposite resulted in an increased elastic modulus (E’) in conjunction with enhanced antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus).

scholarly journals Enhancement of the Antibacterial Activity of Natural Rubber Latex Foam by Blending It with Chitin

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanxi Zhang ◽  
Hui Cao
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Culture Dish ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Chitin Content ◽  
Foaming Process

To enhance the antibacterial activity of natural rubber latex foam (NRLF), chitin was added during the foaming process in amounts of 1–5 phr (per hundred rubber) to prepare an environmentally friendly antibacterial NRLF composite. In this research, NRLF was synthesized by the Dunlop method. The swelling, density, hardness, tensile strength, elongation at break, compressive strength and antibacterial activity of the NRLFs were characterized. FTIR and microscopy were used to evaluate the chemical composition and microstructure of the NRLFs. The mechanical properties and antibacterial activity of the NRLF composites were tested and compared with those of pure NRLF. The antibacterial activity was observed by the inhibition zone against E. coli. NRLF composite samples were embedded in a medium before solidification. The experimental results of the inhibition zone indicated that with increasing chitin content, the antibacterial activity of the NRLF composites increased. When the chitin content reached 5 phr, the NRLF composite formed a large and clear inhibition zone in the culture dish. Moreover, the NRLF–5 phr chitin composite improved the antibacterial activity to 281.3% of that of pure NRLF against E. coli.

Preparation and Properties of Acidified Prevulcanized Natural Rubber Latex

2014 ◽  
Vol 997 ◽  
pp. 239-242
Author(s):  
Guang Lu ◽  
He Ping Yu ◽  
Yong Zhou Wang ◽  
Yong Yue Luo ◽  
Zong Qiang Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Acetic Acid Content ◽  
Hot Air ◽  
Aging Resistance

After a maturation of three days at ambient temperature, the sulfur-prevulcanized natural rubber latex (SNRL) was stabilized by 20wt% Peregal O, and then acidified with the 36wt% acetic acid by a ratio of 5, 15, 25, 35 and 45 g of 36wt% acetic acid to 100g SNRL, to obtain acidified prevulcanized NR latex (ASNRL) with different acidity, respectively. The viscosity of ASNRL increased, while the nitrogen content decreased, with the increment of acetic acid content and the decrease in pH; for unaged samples, the tensile strength, elongation at break, 300% and 500% moduli of the ASNRL films were only slightly lower than those of SNRL film; however the hot-air aging resistance decreased with the increment of acetic acid content.

Anti-Microbial and Self-Cleaning of Natural Rubber Latex Gloves by Adding Mangosteen Peel Powder

2018 ◽  
Vol 777 ◽  
pp. 3-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wasan Moopayuk ◽  
Nuchnapa Tangboriboon
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Film Surface ◽  
Latex Film ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Latex Glove ◽  
Latex Gloves ◽  
Mangosteen Peel

Mangosteen peel powder is one of the most important bio-antioxidants. Adding mangosteen peel powder as filler into natural rubber latex compound for latex glove film formation via dipping process can help the green anti-microbial properties. The physical (smoothness and thickness of film) and mechanical properties (tensile strength and elongation at break) of latex film are still good. Therefore, adding mangosteen peel powder into natural rubber latex gloves can reduce the anti-allergic and antimicrobial on the film surface. Mangosteen peel powder ground by rapid mill is fine particle and high surface area 2.4216 m2/g suitable for homogeneous and compatible for adding into natural rubber latex compound. Ceramic hand mold was dipped into the Ca (NO3)2 coagulant only 3 seconds, then dipped into the natural rubber latex compounds added mangosteen peel powder for 15 seconds, withdrawn hand mold slowly, cured in the oven at 120°C for 30 min, then dried at room temperature, and casted it off the hand mold. The obtained natural latex glove films added mangosteen peel powder are smooth, clear, and thin film surface, the highest elongation at break 803.2711 ± 31.6477%, good tensile strength 30.2933 ± 6.0218 MPa, dense film without water leakage, and good contact angle.

BIO-CACO3 FROM RAW EGGSHELL AS ADDITIVE IN NATURAL RUBBER LATEX GLOVE FILMS

2019 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 558-577
Author(s):  
Nuchnapa Tangboriboon ◽  
Rujika Takkire ◽  
Watchara Sangwan ◽  
Sairung Changkhamchom ◽  
Anuvat Sirivat
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Film Surface ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Latex Glove ◽  
Low Protein

ABSTRACT Raw hen eggshell powder, a calcium carbonate source, was used as a biofiller in the natural rubber latex compound and latex glove film formation via dipping process. The powder was anticipated to improve the physical (smoothness and thickness of film) and mechanical properties (tensile strength and elongation at break) of latex film and to reduce the extractable protein content on film surface. Eggshell powder ground by a rapid mill was fine particles of approximately 37.48 μm in diameter, suitable for homogeneous and compatible addition into the natural rubber latex compound. Dipping hand mold into the natural rubber latex compound with 50 wt% eggshell added was the best formula to obtain a smooth, clear, thin film surface, with the tensile strength of 23.24 ± 0.745 MPa and the highest elongation at break of 723.99 ± 14.60%, along with a low protein content, a dense film without water leakage, and with a good contact angle. The natural rubber latex glove film possessed good physical-mechanical properties and a low protein content as the results of the raw eggshell powder added as a biofiller.

Preparation Polyisoprene (NR) and Polyacrylonitrile Rubber Latex Glove Films by Dipping Ceramic Hand Molds Process and their Properties

2018 ◽  
Vol 382 ◽  
pp. 21-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Puwitoo Sornsanee ◽  
Vichasharn Jitprarop ◽  
Nuchnapa Tangboriboon
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Film Surface ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Latex Glove ◽  
Bone China ◽  
Synthetic Rubber ◽  
High Flexibility

Both synthetic and natural rubber latex can be used to form rubber latex glove films for medical and dental applications. The objective in this research is to study the natural and synthetic rubber latex glove films formation by dipping process with the bone china ceramic hand molds for 5, 10, and 15 min. From the experimental, the obtained natural rubber latex glove films are good appearance and good physical-mechanical properties i.e. smooth film surface, light pale yellow color, soft, translucent, high tensile strength, high elongation at break, and high flexibility better than those of synthetic rubber latex glove films. When the dipping time of bone china hand mold into natural rubber latex compound increases effect to tensile strength, thickness, and elongation at break increase. Tensile strength, elongation at break, and tensile stress of natural rubber latex films dipped for 15 min are equal to 12.82 ± 1.19 MPa, 1090.91 ± 4.92%, and 39.23 ± 3.63 N, respectively.

Effect of Latex Treatment on Properties of WNRL/PS Blends

2012 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 478-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orathai Boondamnoen ◽  
A. Rashid Azura ◽  
Masahiro Ohshima ◽  
Saowaroj Chuayjuljit ◽  
Azlan B. Ariffin
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Surface ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Complex Modulus ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Tensile Fracture ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Tensile Fracture Surface ◽  
Sem Micrograph ◽  
Internal Mixer

The waste natural rubber latex was treated with natural rubber latex (TWNRL) prior to blend with polystyrene (PS). The blend was conducted with the ratio of 30/70, 50/50 and 70/30 TWNRL/PS using Haake internal mixer at 140 °C and 60 rpm. The waste natural rubber latex/PS (WNRL/PS) was prepared in the similar procedure. The complex modulus (E*) at various temperature and tensile properties were investigate. The tensile fracture surface was observed using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The results show that the E* of WNRL/PS blends are higher at any temperature compared to TWNRL/PS blend for similar compositiondue to higher network molecules. At 30/70 blends show the tensile strength, Young’s modulus and elongation at break of TWNRL/PS are higher than WNRL/PS blend due to a better molecule entanglement. Improvement of elongation at break was shown for70/30 TWNRL/PS blend, because of the rearrangement of molecule chains under stress. The SEM observation show the successful improvement of blend morphologies by latex treatment at all composition. Moreover, the SEM micrograph also imply the fracture behavior; more tendril on fracture surface indicating the higher strain needed before failure.

Effect of Aging on Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber Latex Products Filled with Alkanolamide-Modified Cassava Peel Waste Powder (CPWP)

2015 ◽  
Vol 1123 ◽  
pp. 387-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamidah Harahap ◽  
Adrian Hartanto ◽  
Kelvin Hadinatan ◽  
Indra Surya ◽  
Baharin Azahari
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Hot Air ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Cassava Peel

The effect of aging on mechanical properties of natural rubber latex (NRL) products filled with alkanolamide-modified cassava peel waste powder (CPWP) was studied. CPWP used as fillers was prepared by milling and sieving it until the size of 100 mesh. The powder then was dispersed in a suspension containing water and alkanolamide in order to modify the prepared powders. The dispersion system of 10 pphr (part per hundred rubber) then was added into NRL matrix followed by pre-vulcanization at 70°C for 10 minutes. The NRL compound then were casted into films by coagulant dipping method then dried at 120°C for 10 minutes. Afterwards, the films were allowed to cool at room temperature for 24 hours before being aged in a circulation of hot air for 24 hours at 70°C. The properties such as tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation at break were evaluated between the aged samples and the unaged samples. From this study, it showed that the aged films have increasing value of tensile strength and tensile modulus while the value of elongation at break decreases. These datas are supported by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) micrographs which indicate that the change of morphology in NRL films occurs before and after aging.

Effect of Drying Time on Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber Products Filled with Modified Kaolin Prepared from Latex Dipping

2015 ◽  
Vol 1123 ◽  
pp. 352-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamidah Harahap ◽  
Elmer Surya ◽  
Indra Surya ◽  
Baharin Azahari ◽  
Hanafi Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Crosslink Density ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Drying Time ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Sem Micrograph ◽  
Additional Formation

Alkanolamide-modifed kaolin was added into natural rubber latex (NRL) pre-vulcanization system at 70°C and the products were formed into films by coagulant dipping method. The dipped films then were dried at 120°C for 15 and 30 min. The effect of drying time on properties of NRL films such as crosslink density, tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation at break was observed in this study. Results showed that longer drying time improved the properties of NRL films due to the additional formation of crosslink process in the NRL films. The longer drying time swelled the particles more in matrix as confirmed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) micrograph.

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