The Study on Cure Characteristics and Physical Properties of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Blended with Recycled Nitrile Gloves (EPDM/NBRr)

2015 ◽  
Vol 754-755 ◽  
pp. 120-124
Author(s):  
Z. Norhafizah ◽  
N.Z. Noriman ◽  
S.T. Sam ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
Mohd Firdaus Omar
Keyword(s):  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Crosslinking Density ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer ◽  
Maximum Torque ◽  
Ethylene Propylene ◽  
Curing Characteristics ◽  
Cure Time ◽  
Waste Rubber Powder ◽  
Recycled Waste

Most of the polymeric materials blending together with recycled waste rubber powder attributed to the economical and processing advantages for product specification. Therefore, the effect of curing characteristics, hardness and crosslink density of ethylene propylene diene monomer/recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (EPDM/NBRr) blends were studied. The EPDM/NBRr blends were prepared at four different compositions (95/5, 85/15, 75/25 and 65/35) with two different sizes (S1: 250-500μm and S2: 3-10cm) of NBRr. Results indicated that the scorch time t2, cure time t90, and maximum torque (MH) for both EPDM/NBRr (S1) and EPDM/NBRr (S2) decreased, but the minimum torque (ML) increased.The increase of NBRr content in EPDM/NBRr leads to the increase in hardness and consequently decreases the crosslinking density of the blends. The incorporation of 15phr of S1 recycled NBRr appeared to better overall properties.

Properties of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer/Recycled Acrylonitrile – Butadiene Rubber Blends (EPDM/rNBR): Effect of the Addition of Bamboo Fillers

2015 ◽  
Vol 815 ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
Z. Norhafizah ◽  
N.Z. Noriman ◽  
H. Kamarudin ◽  
S.T. Sam ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Crosslink Density ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer ◽  
Maximum Torque ◽  
Blend Ratio ◽  
Ethylene Propylene ◽  
Rubber Blends ◽  
Cure Time ◽  
Minimum Torque

Cure characteristics and physical properties of EPDM/rNBR filled bamboo fillers were studied. Results indicated that the addition of bamboo fillers has significant effects on EPDM/rNBR blends. The scorch time, t2decreased up to 25 phr fillers loading but increased further to 50 phr fillers loading. Cure time, t90increases as the increase in bamboo fillers in the blends. At a similar blend ratio fine sizes bamboo fillers in EPDM/rNBR (S1: ≤125μm) exhibited higher value of t2ad t90compared to EPDM/rNBR (S2: 125-250μm & S3: 250-500μm). The minimum torque, MLalso increases with increasing bamboo fillers in the blend. Meanwhile, the maximum torque, MHof the EPDM/rNBR filled bamboo fillers were in contrast. The hardness and degree of crosslink density of the blends increased with the increase in bamboo fillers and reduce percentage of resilience at all blends. The fine sizes of bamboo fillers contributed to the better properties compared to the coarse sizes and medium sizes.

Natural Rubber/Styrene Butadiene Rubber/Recycled Nitrile Glove (NR/SBR/rNBRg) Ternary Blend: Curing Characteristics and Swelling Test

2013 ◽  
Vol 594-595 ◽  
pp. 634-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.Z. Nik Yahya ◽  
N.Z. Noimam ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
Mohd Arif Anuar Mohd Salleh ◽  
Santiagoo Ragunathan
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Swelling Behavior ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Ternary Blend ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Maximum Torque ◽  
Curing Characteristics ◽  
Cure Time ◽  
Styrene Butadiene ◽  
Minimum Torque

Curing characteristics and swelling behavior of natural rubber/styrene butadiene rubber/recycled nitrile glove (NR/SBR/rNBRg) blends were investigated. Eleven composition ratio; 50/50/0, 50/40/10, 50/30/20, 50/20/30, 50/10/40, 50/0/50, 40/50/10, 30/50/20, 20/50/30, 10/50/40, and 0/50/50 of SMRL/SBR/rNBRg with the size of rNBRg ; 2.5 3.0 cm2 were prepared by using two roll mill at room temperature. Cure characteristics such as scorch time,t2, cure time,t90, minimum torque, ML, maximum torque, MH, and swelling behavior of SMRL/SBR/rNBRg ternary blends were examined. Results indicated that the scorch time and maximum torque of the NR/SBR/rNBRg blends decreased with increasing rNBRg content. The minimum torque of the blends increased as rNBRg content increased. The cure time of NR/SBR/rNBRg blends show a unique trend, which are depending on the domain rubber content. The increment in rNBRg content decreased the crosslink density of NR/SBR/rNBRg blends.

Curing characteristics and mechanical and aging properties of ethylene propylene diene monomer/calcium carbonate/bentonite hybrid composites

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 397-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurus Sakinah Che Mat ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
Nadras Othman
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer ◽  
Ethylene Propylene ◽  
Curing Characteristics ◽  
Roll Mill ◽  
Cure Time ◽  
Loading Ratio

Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM)/calcium carbonate/bentonite (Bt) hybrid composites were prepared via a laboratory size two-roll mill. In this work, loading ratio of calcium carbonate to Bt was varied, that is, 30/0, 5/25, 15/15, 25/5 and 0/30 parts per hundred rubber. The effect of partial replacement of calcium carbonate with Bt on the curing characteristics, tear properties, morphology, aging and fatigue life of the hybrid composites was studied. On increasing Bt loading, cure time, scorch time and maximum torque of EPDM/calcium carbonate (CaCO3)/Bt composites decreased, whereas minimum torque increased. The tear strength and fatigue life of EPDM/CaCO3/Bt hybrid composites showed improvement with increasing Bt loading. The results also showed that the retention of aging of EPDM/CaCO3/Bt hybrid composites decreased with increasing Bt loading.

The Effects on Tensile and Morphology of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Blended with Recycled Nitrile Gloves (EPDM/NBRr)

2015 ◽  
Vol 754-755 ◽  
pp. 110-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Norhafizah ◽  
N.Z. Noriman ◽  
S.T. Sam ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
M.F. Omar
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Microscopy Study ◽  
Electron Microscopy Study ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Ethylene Propylene ◽  
Optimum Result ◽  
The Cost

Blending of two or more polymer together can reduce the cost and better processing advantages of product. Waste rubber powders blending with polymeric materials provide an improvement to the rubber quality. In this work, the effects on tensile and morphology of ethylene propylene diene monomer blended with recycled nitrile gloves (EPDM/NBRr) were studied. Four different compositions of ethylene diene monomer (EPDM) and recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBRr) with two different size of NBRr (S1: 250-500μm and S2: 3-10cm) were used. The compositions of EPDM/NBRr prepared were at 95/5, 15/85, 25/75 and 35/65 respectively. The properties of tensile and resilience of EPDM/NBRr blends were determined. Results indicated that the tensile strength and elongation at break (Eb) of EPDM/NBRr blends decrease as increase in NBRr for both S1 and S2. However, the tensile modulus (M100) shows an increment with increase NBRr. Results of resilience decreases and scanning electron microscopy study indicates that when more than 35 phr of NBRr content were used, NBRr exhibited a weak EPDM/NBRr matrix interaction, thus decreasing the mechanical properties of EPDM/NBRr blends. For overall results, 15 phr ratio of NBRr in EPDM/NBRr (S1) blend showed an optimum result respectively.

Properties of Natural Rubber/Styrene Butadiene Rubber/Recycled Nitrile Glove (NR/SBR/rNBRg) Blends: The Effects of Recycled Nitrile Glove (rNBRg) Particle Sizes

2016 ◽  
Vol 673 ◽  
pp. 151-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.Z. Nik Yahya ◽  
Nik Noriman Zulkepli ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
Sam Sung Ting ◽  
Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Crosslink Density ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Maximum Torque ◽  
Curing Characteristics ◽  
Cure Time ◽  
Styrene Butadiene ◽  
Minimum Torque

The effects of different particle sizes of recycled nitrile glove (rNBRg) on curing characteristics and physical properties of natural rubber/styrene butadiene rubber/recycled nitrile glove (NR/SBR/rNBRg) blends were investigated. The particle sizes of rNBRg were differentiated by the method of sizing. S1 was obtained by cutting the rNBRg into smaller sheets; S2 was obtained by passing rNBRg through 2 rolls mill for 10 times; and S3 was obtained by passing rNBRg through 2 rolls mill for 10 times and then mechanically grinded. NR/SBR/rNBRg blends were prepared at 50/30/20 composition using two roll mill at room temperature, with different particle sizes, rNBRg (S1), rNBRg (S2) and rNBRg (S3). Curing characteristics (scorch time, cure time, minimum torque and maximum torque), tensile properties and physical properties (crosslink density, resilience and hardness) of the blends were investigated. Results indicated that scorch time, cure time and minimum torque decreased as the rNBRg particle size decreased, while maximum torque and crosslink density increased. Tensile strength of the blends decreased as the rNBRg particle size reduced, which explained the formation of holes on the surfaces of tensile fracture, observed by scanning electron microscope. The rigidity of NR/SBR/rNBRg blends increased when smaller rNBRg particles were used, which explained the increased in hardness and decreased in resilience of the blends.

Effect of Recycled Nitrile Glove (rNBRg) Particle Sizes on Curing Characteristics and Physical Properties of Natural Rubber/Styrene Butadiene Rubber/Recycled Nitrile Glove (NR/SBR/rNBRg) Blends

2015 ◽  
Vol 815 ◽  
pp. 54-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.Z. Nik Yahya ◽  
Nik Noriman Zulkepli ◽  
Hussin Kamarudin ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
Sam Sung Ting ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Crosslink Density ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Maximum Torque ◽  
Curing Characteristics ◽  
Cure Time ◽  
Styrene Butadiene ◽  
Minimum Torque

Effects of different particle sizes of recycled nitrile glove (rNBRg) on curing characteristics and physical properties of natural rubber/styrene butadiene rubber/recycled nitrile glove (NR/SBR/rNBRg) blends were studied. The particle sizes of rNBRg were differentiated by the method of producing. S1 was obtained by cutting the rNBRg (whole glove) into smaller sheet; S2 was obtained by passing rNBRg through 2 rolls mill for 10 times; S3 was obtained by passing rNBRg through 2 rolls mill for 10 times and then mechanically grinded. NR/SBR/rNBRg blends were prepared at 50/30/20 composition using two roll mill at room temperature, with different particle sizes, rNBRg (S1), rNBRg (S2) and rNBRg (S3). Scorch time, cure time, minimum torque, maximum torque, crosslink density and hardness of the blends were examined. Results indicated that scorch time, cure time and minimum torque decreased as the rNBRg particle size decreased, while maximum torque and crosslink density increased. The rigidity of NR/SBR/rNBRg blends increased when smaller rNBRg particles were used, which explained the increased in hardness and decreased in resilience of the blends.

scholarly journals Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy in Synthetic Rubber Polymers: Nitrile Butadiene Rubber and Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Young Il Moon ◽  
Jae Kap Jung ◽  
Ki Soo Chung
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Dielectric Relaxation ◽  
Temperature Region ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer ◽  
Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy ◽  
Ethylene Propylene ◽  
Dielectric Relaxations ◽  
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Synthetic Rubber

The dielectric permittivity of synthetic rubber polymers, nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), with both frequency and temperature variations, was thoroughly investigated by dielectric relaxation spectroscopy (DRS). The spectrum versus frequency of DRS was analyzed with the semiempirical Havriliak–Negami formula and conductivity contribution by employing the newly developed “dispersion analyzer” analysis program. The main dielectric relaxations called the α- and β-processes, associated with the cooperative motion of chains in polymers, were discovered in the low-temperature region. In the high-temperature region, we found Maxwell–Wagner–Sillars (MWS) relaxation associated with polymer interfacing and normal-mode (α’) relaxation responsible for end-to-end dipole vector motion. The activation energies of schematic molecular chains responsible for the relaxation processes were obtained with the information about its motional mode. The glass transition temperature and dipole moment for the side group were also determined and compared with those from previous studies. In the EPDM specimen, the peaks of α- and β-relaxation merged at high temperature and were separated with decreasing temperature. The first observations of both merging and splitting were consistent with the results on the temperature dependency of the relaxation strength. Both contour mapping and three-dimensional plots for the two rubbers provide visual information for the distribution and mapping of relaxation.

The Influence of Cure Characteristics and Crosslink Density of Virgin Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber/Recycled Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (vNBR/rNBR) Blends

2013 ◽  
Vol 594-595 ◽  
pp. 735-739 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ridhwan Jamalul Nasir ◽  
N.Z. Noimam ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah ◽  
Rosniza Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Crosslink Density ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Maximum Torque ◽  
Cure Characteristics ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Roll Mill ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Cure Time ◽  
Efficient Processing ◽  
Blend Ratios

Cure characteristics and crosslink density of virgin acrylonitrile butadiene rubber/recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (vNBR/rNBR) blends were studied. Three different size ranges of rNBR particles, i.e., 150 - 350 μm, 2.0-15.0 mm, and 5-10 cm were used in this study. The vNBR/rNBR blends with blend ratios of 95/5, 85/15, 75/25, 65/35, and 50/50 were prepared using a two roll-mill at room temperature. The characterization results of the blends show that scorch time, t2, of the vNBR/rNBR blends decreased with increased rNBR content as well as decreasing sizes of rNBR particles while cure time, t90of the vNBR/rNBR blends increase with increased rNBR content as well as increasing sizes of rNBR particles. Among all blend ratios, the vNBR/rNBR blends with smallest size of rNBR particles exhibit lowest minimum torque (ML) compared with the bigger particle sizes of it in vNBR/rNBR blends which resulted in more efficient processing. The maximum torque (MH) of all vNBR/rNBR blends shows the inclining trend with increased rNBR. The cross-linking density of vNBR/rNBR blends also show an increasing trend with increasing rNBR content.

A novel chemical technique for compatibility of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer rubber and styrene-butadiene rubber in their blends

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 298-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Estagy ◽  
Saeed Ostad Movahed ◽  
Soheil Yazdanbakhsh ◽  
Majid Karim Nezhad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Flow ◽  
Classical Problem ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Covalent Bonds ◽  
Ethylene Propylene ◽  
Styrene Butadiene

The market for commercial polymer blends has grown steadily. A good blend should have strong interphases between different parts of the constituted polymers. Lack of strong interphases is a classical problem of the blend industry. Ethylene-propylene-diene monomer rubber (EPDM)/styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) blends have a very good aging resistance and good compression sets. However, these rubbers are partially miscible. To improve the miscibility of EPDM and SBR in their blends, a Lewis acid, AlCl3, was used to form EPDM–g–SBR copolymer through Friedel–Crafts reactions. The existence of covalent bonds between EPDM and SBR macromolecules was studied by the cure traces of the blends, that is, ΔTorque, Fourier transform infrared spectrums, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) heat flow curves, thermogravimetric analysis curves, and scanning electron (SEM) micrographs. Subsequently, several blends with EPDM/SBR ratio of 40/60 and with various AlCl3 amounts were prepared and after curing, their mechanical properties were measured and compared. The results showed covalent bonds formed between SBR–EPDM and SBR–SBR macromolecules. An exothermic change in heat flow in the DSC curve was observed around 111.28°C, which can be attributed to the formation of carbocations in Friedel–Crafts reactions. Adding 2 phr AlCl3 had an efficient effect on EPDM–SBR and or SBR–SBR linkages. The mechanical properties of the cured blends, that is, tensile strength were lower when compared with corresponding values for prepared compound with SBR. Excellent compatibility between the two polymers and strong interphases were observed in SEM micrograph of the cured blend with 1 phr AlCl3.

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