Preparation and characterization of speciality natural rubber latex concentrate

Ramli, Roslim; Bao, Chai Ai; Hou, Jee Hee; Kamaruddin, Shamsul; Rasdi, Fatimah Rubaizah Mohd; De Focatiis, Davide S A

doi:10.5254/RCT.21.79945

All Outputs (8)

Anisotropic swelling of rubber: extension of the Flory theory (2022)
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The anisotropy of the swelling of rubber is examined both theoretically and experimentally. The Flory theory is extended to account for anisotropic swelling, allowing the determination of the average molecular weight between cross-links for rubber wi... Read More about Anisotropic swelling of rubber: extension of the Flory theory.

The acoustic properties of latex foam made from deproteinized natural rubber latex and epoxidized natural rubber latex (2022)
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Acoustic foam materials are used to control noise pollution in a wide range of applications, including buildings and the transportation industry. This study explores the feasibility of replacing conventional acoustic foam made of synthetic material w... Read More about The acoustic properties of latex foam made from deproteinized natural rubber latex and epoxidized natural rubber latex.

Sustainable ABA triblock methacrylate copolymers incorporating both high and low Tg terpene-derived monomers (2022)
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We report the synthesis of novel terpene-based monomers: nopinyl acrylate and methacrylate, from naturally abundant β-pinene. A very high Tg value was observed for poly(nopinyl methacrylate) when synthesised by free radical polymerisation, and well-d... Read More about Sustainable ABA triblock methacrylate copolymers incorporating both high and low Tg terpene-derived monomers.

Biomimetic folding of triangular deployable membranes (2022)
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Deployable membranes are being increasingly applied in numerous space projects owing to their light weight, small stowage volume and capacity for use at large scales. The geometric design of biomimetic folding is studied to design crease patterns for... Read More about Biomimetic folding of triangular deployable membranes.

A self-crosslinking monomer, α-pinene methacrylate: understanding and exploiting hydrogen abstraction (2022)
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Crosslinking is a valuable route to creating new polymeric materials and normally involves introduction of a cross linker or some form of secondary processing. Here we report the discovery and analysis of a self-crosslinking sustainable terpene deriv... Read More about A self-crosslinking monomer, α-pinene methacrylate: understanding and exploiting hydrogen abstraction.

Sustainable terpene triblock copolymers with tuneable properties for pressure sensitive adhesive applications (2022)
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A series of triblock copolymers in a hard-soft-hard block configuration with varying hard block α-pinene methacrylate content and molecular weight and butyl acrylate soft segment have been synthesised and investigated for viability in pressure sensit... Read More about Sustainable terpene triblock copolymers with tuneable properties for pressure sensitive adhesive applications.

Characterizing friction for fiber reinforced composites manufacturing: Method development and effect of process parameters (2022)
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In automated layup manufacturing processes of fiber-reinforced polymer composites, the quality of the manufactured part is strongly dependent on frictional behavior. Improper control of frictional forces can lead to defect formation. Frictional slidi... Read More about Characterizing friction for fiber reinforced composites manufacturing: Method development and effect of process parameters.

Preparation and characterization of speciality natural rubber latex concentrate (2022)
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Conventionally, specialty natural rubber (SpNR) latex, namely deproteinised natural rubber (DPNR) latex and epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) latex, are prepared from low ammonia latex (LATZ) causing high material cost. To address this issue, the objec... Read More about Preparation and characterization of speciality natural rubber latex concentrate.