Effects of NR and Liquid NR Loading on Swelling Behaviour of TPU/NR Blends

2013 ◽  
Vol 795 ◽  
pp. 133-136
Author(s):  
Nor Azwin Ahad ◽  
Sahrim Haji Ahmad ◽  
Norazwani Muhammad Zain
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Swelling Behavior ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Swelling Behaviour ◽  
Blend Ratio ◽  
Equilibrium Swelling ◽  
Liquid Natural Rubber ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Blend Ratios

The blends of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with natural rubber (NR) at four different blend ratios were prepared via melt blending at 180°C and 190°C, with addition of liquid natural rubber (LNR) as compatibilizer. The effect of blend ratio and temperature swelling index was studied. The equilibrium swelling index of TPU and its blend increase with increasing of NR, because of the easiness for solvent to diffuse into the gap between rubber molecules. The temperatures of blending also give effect to swelling behavior. Swelling index of all samples was higher when mixed the blends at higher temperature.

The Compatibilty of TPU and NR Blends

2014 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 107-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Azwin Ahad ◽  
Sahrim Haji Ahmad ◽  
Norazwani Muhammad Zain
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Swelling Behavior ◽  
Swelling Ratio ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Blend Ratio ◽  
Liquid Natural Rubber

The blends of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with natural rubber (NR) at four different blends ratios were prepared via melt blending, with addition of liquid natural rubber (LNR) as compatibilizer. The effect of blend ratio and temperature on the tensile properties and swelling ratio was studied. The addition of NR and LNR into TPU produces a decrease of tensile strength. The swelling ratio increased with the increasing of NR content in the blends. The temperatures of blending also give effects to tensile properties and swelling behavior.

scholarly journals Cure characteristics, swelling behaviour and tensile properties of carbon black-filled Natural Rubber (NR)/Chloroprene Rubber (CR) blends in the presence of alkanolamide

2018 ◽  
Vol 197 ◽  
pp. 12005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indra Surya ◽  
Mimpin Ginting ◽  
Hanafi Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Black ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Palm Stearin ◽  
Swelling Behaviour ◽  
Blend Ratio ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Cure Characteristics ◽  
Chloroprene Rubber

The cure characteristics, swelling behaviour and tensile properties of carbon black (CB)-filled natural rubber (NR)/chloroprene rubber (CR) blends in the presence of alkanolamide (ALK) were investigated. The NR/CR blends were prepared at 50/50 blend ratio. The ALK was prepared from Refined Bleached Deodorized Palm Stearin (RBDPS) and diethanolamine and added into the CB-filled NR/CR blends as a rubber additive. The ALK loadings were 0.0, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0 and 7.0 phr. It was found that the ALK exhibited shorter scorch and cure times and higher elongation at break of the CB-filled NR/CR blends. The ALK also exhibited higher torque differences, tensile modulus and tensile strength up to 5.0 phr of ALK and then decreased with further increases in the ALK loading. The swelling test proved that the 5.0 phr loading of ALK caused the highest degree in crosslink density of the CB-filled NR/CR blends.

scholarly journals Curing characteristics of chlorosulphonated polyethylene and natural rubber blends

2005 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 695-703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Markovic ◽  
Blaga Radovanovic ◽  
Jaroslava Budinski-Simendic ◽  
Milena Marinovic-Cincovic
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Morphological Analysis ◽  
Blend Ratio ◽  
Rubber Blends ◽  
Curing Characteristics ◽  
Compatibility Factor ◽  
Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene ◽  
Blend Ratios ◽  
Scanning Electron

The dependence of the Mooney scorch time and cure index on the blend ratio of chlorosulphonated polyethylene/natural rubber (CSM/SMR 20 CV) and chlorosulphonated polyethylene/chlorinated natural rubber (CSM/Pergut S 40) blends were determined in the temperature range from 120 oC to 160 oC using a Monsanto Mooney viscometer. Semi-efficient vulcanization systems were used for the study. The morphology of the fracture surface of the crosslinked systems was determined by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The results showed that the scorch time decreased with increasing SMR 20 CV and Pergut S 40 contents. This observation is attributed to the increasing solubility of sulfur, as the content of SMR 20 CV and Pergut S 40 in the composition increased. For temperatures greater than 140 oC, the dependence of the scorch time on blend ratios diminishes, as enough thermal energy is available to overcome the activation energy of vulcanization. The differing curing characteristics of the two blends is explained by the compatibility factor of the respective blend. Morphological analysis of the blends shows a very satisfactory agreement.

scholarly journals Rheological Investigation of Relaxation Behavior of Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Blends

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1916
Author(s):  
Jae Sik Seo ◽  
Ho Tak Jeon ◽  
Tae Hee Han
Keyword(s):  
Yield Stress ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Blend Ratio ◽  
Internal Structures ◽  
Internal Network ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Blend Ratios ◽  
Butadiene Styrene

The rheological properties of polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) blends with various blend ratios are investigated at different temperatures to determine the shear dependent chain motions in a heterogeneous blend system. At low frequency levels under 0.1 rad/s, the viscosity of the material with a blend ratio of 3:7 (PC:ABS) is higher than that of pure ABS polymer. As the temperature increases, the viscosities of ABS-rich blends increase rather than decrease, whereas PC-rich blends exhibit decrease in viscosity. Results from the time sweep measurements indicate that ordered structures of PC and the formation and breakdown of internal network structures of ABS polymer occur simultaneously in the blend systems. Newly designed sequence test results show that the internal structures formed between PC and ABS polymers are dominant at low shear conditions for the blend ratio of 3:7 and effects of structural change and the presence of polybutadiene (PBD) become dominant at high shear conditions for pure ABS. The results of yield stress and relaxation time for PC/ABS blends support this phenomenon. The specimen with a blend ratio of 3:7 exhibited the highest value of yield stress at high temperature among others, which implies that the internal structure become stronger at higher temperature. The heterogeneity of ABS-rich blends increases whereas that of PC-rich blends decreases as temperature increases.

Thermal Analysis of Polylactic Acid/Liquid Natural Rubber Reinforced with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

2016 ◽  
Vol 1133 ◽  
pp. 481-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adilah Mat Ali ◽  
Sahrim H. Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Blending Method ◽  
Liquid Natural Rubber ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

This article studies the thermal properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) reinforced polylactic acid (PLA)/liquid natural rubber (LNR) blends which prepared via melt blending method. Various percentages (0.5, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 and 4 wt%) of MWCNT were added into PLA/LNR blend. TGA shows that the addition of MWCNT into PLA/LNR blends helps to improve thermal stability of the PLA/LNR/MWCNT nanocomposites. DSC shows that the glass transition temperature increased when 0.5%, 1.5%, 2.5% and 3.5% of MWCNT was added to the PLA/LNR blend. The cold crystallization and melting temperature were reduced when MWCNT was added in the PLA/LNR blend systems. The SEM micrographs confirm the effect of good dispersion of 3.5wt% of MWCNT in PLA/LNR blend helps to promote well combined MWCNT-matrix networks and generate the synergistic effect of the system which is improved the thermal properties significantly.

scholarly journals The Effect of Novel Binary Accelerator System on Properties of Vulcanized Natural Rubber

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moez Kamoun ◽  
Abdallah Nassour ◽  
Nelles Michael
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Crosslinking Density ◽  
Cure Rate ◽  
Swelling Behaviour ◽  
Curing Characteristics ◽  
Equilibrium Swelling ◽  
Operational Modelling ◽  
Accelerator System

The mechanical properties, curing characteristics, and swelling behaviour of vulcanized natural rubber with a novel binary accelerator system are investigated. Results indicate that the mechanical properties were improved. Crosslinking density of vulcanized natural rubber was measured by equilibrium swelling method. As a result, the new binary accelerator was found to be able to improve both cure rate and crosslinking density. Using the numerical analysis of test interaction between binary accelerator and operational modelling of vulcanization-factors experiments, it can be concluded that the interaction (Cystine, N-cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazyl sulfenamide) was significant and the optimum value of binary accelerator was suggested, respectively, at levels 0 and .

The Effect of Natural Rubber and Plasticizer Addition on the Mechanical Properties of Tacca leontopetaloides Starch Based Polymer

2015 ◽  
Vol 1113 ◽  
pp. 127-134
Author(s):  
Nur Farzana Abdul Ghafar ◽  
Nur Shahidah Ab Aziz ◽  
Nurul Shuhada Mohd Makhtar ◽  
Miradatul Najwa Mohd Rodhi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer ◽  
High Tensile Strength ◽  
Blend Ratio ◽  
Roll Mill ◽  
Water Absorption Test ◽  
Blend Ratios ◽  
Vulcanization Process

The effect of natural rubber and glycerol addition on the mechanical performance of Tacca leontopetaloides biopolymer was investigated in this paper. The samples were formulated by varying blend ratios of latex natural rubber to glycerol; 40/30 (GM1), 50/5.85 (GM2), 60/30 (GM3), 40/10 (GM4) and 50/20 (GM5). The samples (GMs) were compounded by using two roll mill machine followed by vulcanization process with the presence of stearic acid and sulphur that act as curing agent. The sheet formed was cut into desired sizes, based on the analysis conducted. The mechanical performance of GMs was investigated by conducting tensile test, morphological structural analysis and water absorption test. The mechanical properties of GM2 showed a high tensile strength with low Young’s modulus compared to other GMs, thus indicating that GM2 was the superior combination of natural rubber to glycerol blend ratio. This, therefore, may be applied for the development of biopolymer with the properties of thermoplastic elastomer.

scholarly journals Fabrication and Characterization of Electrospun Poly(acrylonitrile-co-Methyl Acrylate)/Lignin Nanofibers: Effects of Lignin Type and Total Polymer Concentration

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 992
Author(s):  
Suchitha Devadas ◽  
Saja M. Nabat Al-Ajrash ◽  
Donald A. Klosterman ◽  
Kenya M. Crosson ◽  
Garry S. Crosson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Acrylate ◽  
Lignin Content ◽  
Polymer Concentration ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Electrospun Nanofibers ◽  
Polymer Content ◽  
Blend Ratio ◽  
Blend Ratios ◽  
Poly Acrylonitrile

Lignin macromolecules are potential precursor materials for producing electrospun nanofibers for composite applications. However, little is known about the effect of lignin type and blend ratios with synthetic polymers. This study analyzed blends of poly(acrylonitrile-co-methyl acrylate) (PAN-MA) with two types of commercially available lignin, low sulfonate (LSL) and alkali, kraft lignin (AL), in DMF solvent. The electrospinning and polymer blend solution conditions were optimized to produce thermally stable, smooth lignin-based nanofibers with total polymer content of up to 20 wt % in solution and a 50/50 blend weight ratio. Microscopy studies revealed that AL blends possess good solubility, miscibility, and dispersibility compared to LSL blends. Despite the lignin content or type, rheological studies demonstrated that PAN-MA concentration in solution dictated the blend’s viscosity. Smooth electrospun nanofibers were fabricated using AL depending upon the total polymer content and blend ratio. AL’s addition to PAN-MA did not affect the glass transition or degradation temperatures of the nanofibers compared to neat PAN-MA. We confirmed the presence of each lignin type within PAN-MA nanofibers through infrared spectroscopy. PAN-MA/AL nanofibers possessed similar morphological and thermal properties as PAN-MA; thus, these lignin-based nanofibers can replace PAN in future applications, including production of carbon fibers and supercapacitors.

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