Hydrogenated natural rubber from different types of preserved latex


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Mazam M. S., . and Krisna Veni B. N., . Hydrogenated natural rubber from different types of preserved latex. pp. 103-109. ISSN 1511-1768

Abstract

One of the major disadvantages of natural rubber (NR) is poor ozone and ageing resistance besides poor oil and chemical resistance. These weaknesses are partly caused by the double bonds present in the rubber molecules. However the number of double bonds can be reduced by hydrogenation. This paper discusses the effect of preservation systems of NR latex used as the starting materials and also the effect of hydrogen peroxide on the efficiency of the hydrogenation reaction. The hydrogenated NR was prepared by reacting NR latex with hydrazine hydrate and hydrogen peroxide. The rubber was characterised by using proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). The results showed that the hydrogenation level is significantly affected by the different preservation systems and the concentration of hydrogen peroxide. The optimum level of hydrogen peroxide concentration was found to be in the range of 20-30 for all types of preservation systems. The use of field latex as a starting material achieved a much higher hydrogenation level (67) compared to other types of preserved latex examined.


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Abstract

One of the major disadvantages of natural rubber (NR) is poor ozone and ageing resistance besides poor oil and chemical resistance. These weaknesses are partly caused by the double bonds present in the rubber molecules. However the number of double bonds can be reduced by hydrogenation. This paper discusses the effect of preservation systems of NR latex used as the starting materials and also the effect of hydrogen peroxide on the efficiency of the hydrogenation reaction. The hydrogenated NR was prepared by reacting NR latex with hydrazine hydrate and hydrogen peroxide. The rubber was characterised by using proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). The results showed that the hydrogenation level is significantly affected by the different preservation systems and the concentration of hydrogen peroxide. The optimum level of hydrogen peroxide concentration was found to be in the range of 20-30 for all types of preservation systems. The use of field latex as a starting material achieved a much higher hydrogenation level (67) compared to other types of preserved latex examined.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Natural rubber
AGROVOC Term: Hydrogenation
AGROVOC Term: Latex
AGROVOC Term: Hydrogen peroxide
AGROVOC Term: Chemical agents
AGROVOC Term: Mechanical properties
AGROVOC Term: Ozone
AGROVOC Term: Polymers
Geographical Term: Malaysia
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2025 02:32
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23028

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