Citation
Baker C. S. L., . and Gelling I. R., . and Azemi S., . Epoxidised natural rubber. pp. 135-144. ISSN 0127-7065
Abstract
The reaction of natural rubber with peracids yields a new polymer the properties of which depend on the degree of epoxidation. The epoxide groups are randomly distributed along the rubber backbone and this together with the stereo-specific nature of the epoxidation reaction and the relatively small size of the oxygen atom result in a polymer that can strain crystallise and hence has good strength properties. Hysteresis and resistance to hydrocarbon oils increase with the degree of epoxidation whereas air permeability decreases. At epoxide levels of 50 mole per cent these properties are comparable to those of some of the speciality synthetic elastomers. Excellent reinforcement of epoxidised natural rubber is obtained with silica fillers even in the absence of coupling agents. Two levels of epoxidation 25 mole per cent (ENR-25) and 50 mole per cent (ENR-50) have been studied for their potential as commercial rubbers and both are available as development materials.
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Abstract
The reaction of natural rubber with peracids yields a new polymer the properties of which depend on the degree of epoxidation. The epoxide groups are randomly distributed along the rubber backbone and this together with the stereo-specific nature of the epoxidation reaction and the relatively small size of the oxygen atom result in a polymer that can strain crystallise and hence has good strength properties. Hysteresis and resistance to hydrocarbon oils increase with the degree of epoxidation whereas air permeability decreases. At epoxide levels of 50 mole per cent these properties are comparable to those of some of the speciality synthetic elastomers. Excellent reinforcement of epoxidised natural rubber is obtained with silica fillers even in the absence of coupling agents. Two levels of epoxidation 25 mole per cent (ENR-25) and 50 mole per cent (ENR-50) have been studied for their potential as commercial rubbers and both are available as development materials.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| AGROVOC Term: | Natural rubber |
| AGROVOC Term: | Polymers |
| AGROVOC Term: | Epoxides |
| AGROVOC Term: | Vulcanization |
| AGROVOC Term: | Elastomers |
| AGROVOC Term: | Mixing |
| AGROVOC Term: | Sulphur |
| AGROVOC Term: | Silica |
| AGROVOC Term: | Tyres |
| AGROVOC Term: | Strength |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 06:28 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23603 |
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