Physical and mechanical properties of Thermoplastic Natural Rubber (TPNR) nanocomposites
Thermoplastic natural rubber (TPNR) nanocomposites were prepared by melt blending method with the optimum mixing parameters (140oC, 100 rpm, 12 min) using internal mixer (Haake 600 P). The aim of this work is to study the effects of organo-montmorillonite (OMMT) on the physical and mechanical pro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland
2012
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/26582/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/26582/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/26582/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/26582/1/AMR.576.394_Ina.pdf |
| Summary: | Thermoplastic natural rubber (TPNR) nanocomposites were prepared by melt blending
method with the optimum mixing parameters (140oC, 100 rpm, 12 min) using internal mixer (Haake
600 P). The aim of this work is to study the effects of organo-montmorillonite (OMMT) on the
physical and mechanical properties of TPNR with and without coupling agent (maleic anhydride
grafted polyethylene, MA-PE). Significant improvement in tensile strength and modulus of TPNR
nanocomposites were obtained with the presence of MA-PE. |
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