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Title: Preparation and characterization of micro and nano fiber reinforced natural rubber composites by latex stage processing
Authors: Bipinbal, P K
Dr.Sunil,Narayanankutty K
Keywords: Fiber composites
Short fiber elastomer composites
REINFORCED NATURAL RUBBER COMPOSITES.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Issue Date: 18-Oct-2012
Publisher: Cochin University Of Science And Technology
Abstract: Use of short fibers as reinforcing fillers in rubber composites is on an increasing trend. They are popular due to the possibility of obtaining anisotropic properties, ease of processing and economy. In the preparation of these composites short fibers are incorporated on two roll mixing mills or in internal mixers. This is a high energy intensive time consuming process. This calls for developing less energy intensive and less time consuming processes for incorporation and distribution of short fibers in the rubber matrix. One method for this is to incorporate fibers in the latex stage. The present study is primarily to optimize the preparation of short fiber- natural rubber composite by latex stage compounding and to evaluate the resulting composites in terms of mechanical, dynamic mechanical and thermal properties. A synthetic fiber (Nylon) and a natural fiber (Coir) are used to evaluate the advantages of the processing through latex stage. To extract the full reinforcing potential of the coir fibers the macro fibers are converted to micro fibers through chemical and mechanical means. The thesis is presented in 7 chapters
Description: Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology
URI: http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3680
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