Restructuring of coir to microfibers for enhanced reinforcement in natural rubber
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Abstract
Microfibers were prepared from coir, an important lignocellulosic fiber, by chemico‐mechanical treatment. The microfibers with a diameter of 8–13 μm were incorporated in natural rubber and the resultant biocomposites were evaluated for the reinforcing effect of microfibers. Latex stage processing employed for composite preparation reduces fiber agglomeration and provide uniform dispersion of microfibers in the elastomer matrix. Microfiber/natural rubber composites were found to exhibit significant improvement in mechanical properties compared with unfilled and macrofiber filled composites. Microfibers showed higher thermal stability compared with untreated coir. However, degradation resistance of microfiber composites remain lower with respect to vulcanized natural rubber. POLYM. COMPOS., 40:414–423, 2019. © 2017 Society of Plastics Engineers
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OpenAlex topics: Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites · Advanced Cellulose Research Studies · Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
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Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi Kerala 682022 India
Department of Chemistry St. Peter's College, Kolenchery Ernakulam Kerala 682311 India
Inter University Centre for Nanomaterials and Devices, Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi Kerala 682022 India
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