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Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Elsevier
Source : International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Url : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0141813021025393?via%3Dihub
Campus : Amritapuri
School : School of Physical Sciences
Year : 2022
Abstract : Natural rubber (NR) is an eminent sustainable material and is the only agricultural product among various rubbers. Use of nanofillers in NR matrix as a reinforcing agent has gained huge attention because they offer excellent matrix-filler interaction upon forming a good dispersion in the NR matrix. Nanoscale dispersion of fillers lead to greater interfacial interactions between NR and fillers compared to microfillers, which in turn lead to a conspicuous reinforcing effect. Addition of various nanofillers into NR matrix improves not only the mechanical properties but also the electrical, thermal and antimicrobial properties to an extreme level. The current review describes the reinforcing ability of various nanofillers such as clay, graphene, carbon nanotube (CNT), titanium dioxide (TiO2), chitin, cellulose, barium titanate (BaTiO3) and lignin in NR matrix. Moreover, reinforcement of various hybrid nanofillers in NR is also discussed in a comprehensive manner. The review also includes the historical trajectory of rubber nanocomposites and a comprehensive account on the factors affecting the properties of the NR nanocomposites.
Cite this Research Publication : A.S. Sethulekshmi, Kuruvilla Joseph, Dr. Saritha Appukuttan, A Comprehensive Review On The Recent Advancements In Natural Rubber Nanocomposites, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Volume 194, 1 January 2022, Pages 819-842