Natural Rubber-Based Composites and Nanocomposites

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-394-21259-0
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten

Discover the latest research in the field of natural rubber composites in this comprehensive guide to the fundamentals and applications of this innovative field.

This book summarizes recent research accomplishments in the area of natural rubber nanocomposites, serving as a comprehensive reference for academics and professionals working to research and develop this growing field. Its application-oriented approach explores solutions to both fundamental and applied problems, covering a wide range of topics, including the state-of-the-art in natural rubber composites and nanocomposites, emerging challenges and opportunities, and detailed descriptions of various natural rubber-based composites and nanocomposites. Through expert insights and real-world case studies, the chapters will provide an up-to-date look at recent major innovations in this field.

Readers will find the volume: - Serves as a one-stop reference for natural rubber-based composites, blends, and nanocomposites;
- Encompasses a large scope, including natural rubber-bamboo composites, natural rubber-bio-nanocomposites, biodegradation of natural rubber and its composites, and nanocomposites;
- Includes chapters on natural rubber recycling; the use of green additives in eco-friendly compounds based on natural rubber; and radiative protective qualities of natural rubber based polymer composites;
- Explores the applications helping researchers find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems in the area of natural rubber-based nanocomposites.

Audience

Rubber scientists, rubber technologists, polymer scientists, academics, and industry professionals interested in the many applications of natural rubber.

Autoren/Hrsg.

P M, Visakh

P. M., Visakh

Kumari Panda, Shiv

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Biomaterialien, Nanomaterialien, Kohlenstoff
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Verbundwerkstoffe
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Kunststoffe und Polymere

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface xi

1 Natural Rubber Composites and Nanocomposites: State-of-the-Art, New Challenges, and Opportunities 1
Visakh. P.M. and Shiv Kumari Panda

1.1 Natural Rubber–Bamboo Composites for Noise Control Applications 1
1.2 Natural Rubber-Based Bio-Composites and Bio-Nanocomposites 4
1.3 Mechanical, Dynamical/Mechanical, Electrical, and Thermal Properties of Natural Rubber-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites and their Applications 7
1.4 Biodegradation of Natural Rubber and their Composites and Nanocomposites 10
1.5 Radiative Protective Qualities of Natural Rubber-Based Polymer Composites 11
1.6 The Use of Green Additives in Eco-Friendly Compounds Based on Natural Rubber 12
1.7 Natural Rubber Recycling: Advances, Limitations, and Applications 14
1.8 The Elastocaloric Effect of Natural Rubber 15
1.9 Natural Rubber-Based Composites and Nanocomposites 16

2 Natural Rubber-Bamboo Composites for Noise Control Applications 29
Samuel Eshorame Sanni, Denen Ashiekaa Vershima, Rotimi Emmanuel Sadiku, Babalola Aisosa Oni and Emeka Emmanuel Okoro

2.1 Introduction 30
2.2 Natural Rubber-Bamboo Composites: Preparation 33
2.3 Natural Bamboo Composite Characterization 33
2.4 Natural Rubber-Bamboo Composites: Noise Control Applications 51
2.5 Conclusions 54

3 Natural Rubber-Based Bio-Composites and Bio-Nanocomposites 63
Jabulani I. Mnyango, Mandla V. Khumalo and Shanganyane P. Hlangothi

3.1 Introduction 64
3.2 Natural Rubber-Based Bio-Composites 77
3.3 Natural Rubber-Based Bio-Nanocomposites 94
3.4 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 104

4 Mechanical/Dynamical Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Natural Rubber-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites and their Applications 117
Saheli Roy and Suneel Kumar Srivastava

4.1 Introduction 118
4.2 Processing Techniques of NR/CNT Nanocomposites 119
4.3 Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), their Functionalization, and Dispersion 120
4.4 Properties of NR/CNT Nanocomposites 124
4.5 Application of NR/CNT Nanocomposites 140
4.6 Conclusion 141

5 Biodegradation of Natural Rubber and their Composites and Nanocomposites 153
Samuel Eshorame Sanni, Praise Uma, Denen Ashiekaa Vershima, Rotimi Emmanuel Sadiku, Babalola Aisosa Oni and Emeka Emmanuel Okoro

5.1 Introduction 154
5.2 Biodegradation 156
5.3 Natural Rubber Composites and Nanocomposites 158
5.4 Biodegradation of Natural Rubber and its Composites and Nanocomposites 177
5.5 Conclusions 179

6 Radiative Protective Qualities of Natural Rubber Based Polymer Composites 187
M. R. Ambika, N. Nagaiah and M. B. Karthik Kumar

6.1 Introduction 188
6.2 Effects of Ionizing Radiations 193
6.3 Radiation Protection 195
6.4 EMI Shielding Materials 202
6.5 Gamma Ray Shielding Materials 206
6.6 Applications of Shielding Materials 214
6.7 Conclusions 219

7 The Use of Green Additives in Eco-Friendly Compounds Based on Natural Rubber 225
Aline Zanchet and Fabiula Danielli Bastos de Sousa

7.1 Introduction 225
7.2 The Use of Oils in Elastomeric Compounds 226
7.3 Plasticizers 227
7.4 Lubricants 229
7.5 Lubrication Mechanisms 230
7.6 Plasticizers and/or Alternative Lubricants 230
7.7 The Use of Fillers in Elastomeric Compounds 234
7.8 The Use of Other Additives in Elastomeric Compounds 236
7.9 Conclusions 237

8 Natural Rubber Recycling: Advances, Limitations, and Applications 243
Fabiula Danielli Bastos de Sousa and Aline Zanchet

8.1 Introduction and General Aspects 243
8.2 Levels of Vulcanized Rubber Recycling 245
8.3 Devulcanization 250
8.4 Conclusions 258

9 Green Development of Natural Rubber-Based Biocomposites 271
Azura A. Rashid and Norfatirah Muhamad Sarih

9.1 Introduction 271
9.2 Biodegradation 272
9.3 Biodegradation of Natural Rubber and Their Composites 283
9.4 Biodegradation of NR and their Nanocomposites 292
9.5 Conclusions 296

References 297
Index 305

Über Autor(innen)

Visakh P.M., PhD works in the Natural Bioactive Materials Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, Ege University, Bornova/Izmir, Turkey. He has published 45 books, 22 research articles, four reviews, and more than 50 book chapters. His areas of research include polymer sciences, polymer nanocomposites, material sciences, bionanocomposites, and rubber-based nanocomposites.

Shiv Kumari Panda, PhD is an assistant professor at the Udayanath Autonomous College of Science and Technology, Cuttack, Odisha, India. She has edited ten books and written several research articles for international journals. Her research focuses on material characterization, polymerization, and nanomaterials.