Maillard Reaction in Natural Rubber Latex: Characterization and Physical Properties of Solid Natural Rubber by S. Montha, P. Suwandittakul, A. Poonsrisawat, P. Oungeun, C. Kongkaew

“…Maillard reaction in Natural Rubber (NR) latex was investigated by treating fresh NR latex with glutaraldehyde (C5H8O2) in amounts of 0, 50, 100, and 200 mmol/kg of latex. …”
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Studies on Hydrogenation of Liquid Natural Rubber Using Diimide by Nur Hanis Adila Azhar, Naharullah Jamaluddin, Hamizah Md Rasid, Muhammad Jefri Mohd Yusof, Siti Fairus M. Yusoff

“…Liquid natural rubber (LNR) is a depolymerized natural rubber (NR) which consists of shorter polymeric chains and lower molecular weight (Mw<105). …”
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Properties of Natural Rubber-Based Composites Containing Fullerene by Omar A. Al-Hartomy, Ahmed A. Al-Ghamdi, Falleh Al-Salamy, Nikolay Dishovsky, Desislava Slavcheva, Farid El-Tantawy

“…In this study the influence of fullerenes in concentrations from 0.5 to 1.5 phr on both the vulcanization characteristics of the compounds and physicomechanical, dynamic, and dielectric properties and thermal aging resistance of nanocomposites on the basis of natural rubber has been investigated. The effect of the filler dispersion in the elastomeric matrix has been also investigated. …”
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Shear Flow Induced Alignment of Carbon Nanotubes in Natural Rubber by Yan He, Zhifang Cao, Lianxiang Ma

“…A new procedure for the fabrication of natural rubber composite with aligned carbon nanotubes is provided in this study. …”
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Application of natural rubber latex foam as an effective oil absorbent by Abdulhakim Masa, Nureeyah Jehsoh, Nabil Hayeemasae

Subjects: “…natural rubber latex foam…”
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Mechanical Properties and Mullins Effect in Natural Rubber Reinforced by Grafted Carbon Black by Wen Fu, Li Wang, Jianning Huang, Cuiwen Liu, Wenlong Peng, Haotuo Xiao, Shenglin Li

“…The obvious polarity difference between the carbon black (CB) and the natural rubber (NR) causes the CB hard to be dispersed in the NR matrix when the addition amount is large. …”
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Diffusion Characteristics of Toluene into Natural Rubber/Linear Low Density Polyethylene Blends by Henry C. Obasi, Okoro Ogbobe, Isaac O. Igwe

“…The sorption and diffusion of toluene through blends of natural rubber (NR) and linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) of varying compositions were studied at 35, 55, and 65°C by conventional weight-gain experiments. …”
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Reduction of Offensive Odor from Natural Rubber Using Zinc-Modified Bentonite by Bryan B. Pajarito, Kayla C. Castañeda, Sofia Denise M. Jeresano, Dominique Ann N. Repoquit

“…Natural bentonite was modified with zinc ions and was used as a filler to reduce the offensive odor from raw natural rubber (NR). Characterization of filler shows the limited exchange of inherent calcium ions and the preferred adsorption of zinc ions on the surface of natural bentonite during modification. …”
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Enhanced Ozone Aging Resistance of Natural Rubber with 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole as the Constant-Viscosity Agent by Juan Zhou, Peng Deng, Hongxing Gui, Junxiao Xu, Jianhe Liao, Aiwu Ding

“…For the actual storage and serving, a phenomenon of hardening and cracking always occurs in the natural rubber (NR), which sharply reduces the mechanical performance and hinders the further application of NR. …”
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The effect of income and smallholder characteristics on cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest management of natural rubber by . Nurliza

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Potential for using sepiolite as dispersing agent in phenolic resin crosslinked natural rubber/silica composites by Nabil Hayeemasae, Sitisaiyidah Saiwari, Siriwat Soontaranon, Mohamad Irfan Fathurrohman, Abdulhakim Masa

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Effects of Thermal and Humidity Aging on the Interfacial Adhesion of Polyketone Fiber Reinforced Natural Rubber Composites by Han Ki Lee, Dae Sik Kim, Jong Sung Won, Da Young Jin, Hyun Jae Lee, Seung Goo Lee

“…In this study, polyketone fiber reinforced natural rubber composites were prepared and they were subjected to thermal and humidity aging, to assess the changes of the interfacial adhesion and material properties. …”
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Postfire Residual Strength and Morphology of Concrete Incorporating Natural Rubber Latex Exposed to Elevated Temperatures by Paul O. Awoyera, Hadee Mohammed Najm, Olusegun David Adefarati, Moutaz Mustafa A. Eldirderi, Khaled Mohamed Khedher, Husam Al Dughaishi, Jawad Al Lawati, Abdalrhman Milad

“…Four different concrete mixes were considered for the investigation, namely, a control sample made without natural rubber latex, the second sample containing 1% natural rubber latex, the third sample containing 1.5% natural rubber latex, and the fourth sample containing 3% of natural rubber latex. …”
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New Green Polymeric Composites Based on Hemp and Natural Rubber Processed by Electron Beam Irradiation by Maria-Daniela Stelescu, Elena Manaila, Gabriela Craciun, Maria Dumitrascu

“…A new polymeric composite based on natural rubber reinforced with hemp has been processed by electron beam irradiation and characterized by several methods. …”
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Evaluation of Phsicochemical Properties, Drying Process and Drying Conditions of Natural Rubber Latex and Ribbed Smoked Sheets by I. O. Bakare

Subjects: “…Natural rubber; 1,4 polyisoprene; drying; smoke; Coagulation; rubber sheet…”
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Thermo-Responsive Shape Memory Thermoplastic Elastomer Based on Natural Rubber and Ethylene Octene Copolymer Blends by Ekwipoo Kalkornsurapranee, Adisak Keereerak, Nussana Lehman, Akarapong Tuljittraporn, Jobish Johns, Nattapon Uthaipan

“…The shape memory (SM) polymers with superior SM properties were successfully fabricated based on melt blending of natural rubber (NR) and ethylene octene copolymer (EOC) at various crystallinity of EOC phase. …”
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Mechanism and Characterization of Bicomponent-Filler-Reinforced Natural Rubber Latex Composites: Experiment and Molecular Dynamics (MD) by Zhipeng Feng, Hongzhou Zhu, Bo Hu, Huabin Chen, Yong Yan

Subjects: “…natural rubber latex…”
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Influence of Filler from a Renewable Resource and Silane Coupling Agent on the Properties of Epoxidized Natural Rubber Vulcanizates by Wiphawadee Pongdong, Charoen Nakason, Claudia Kummerlöwe, Norbert Vennemann

“…Rice husk ash (RHA) was used as a reinforcing filler in epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) with various loading levels (0, 10, 20, and 30 phr), and silica filled ENR was also studied for comparison. …”
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DISEASES OF NATURAL RUBBER (HEAVEA BRASILENSIS) INDUCED BY THE CLIMATIC ELEMENTS OF RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE IN IKPOBA-OKHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA by ABRAHAM EHIZOJIE ILENRE

“…The paper identified the varieties of natural rubber cultivated in the study area, the diseases of natural rubber induced by the climatic elements of rainfall and temperature in the study area, the level of awareness of natural rubber farmers on the impact of the climatic elements on natural rubber production in the study area and the problems induced by the climatic elements of rainfall and temperature on natural rubber production in the study area. …”
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Ethylene vinyl acetate as a multifunctional compatibilizer for natural rubber/cis-1,4-polybutadiene rubber blends with enhanced compatibility, filler dispersion and mechanical properties by Jiyu Liang, Jianhui Wu, Chunhua Wang, Jun Sang, Keshuai Ren, To Ngai, Wei Lin

“…Abstract The blending of natural rubber (NR) with cis-1,4-polybutadiene rubber (BR) has gained widespread attention due to its potential in enhancing the low temperature resistance and abrasion resistance of NR. …”
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