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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
卷 172, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.114063
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Natural rubber; Soap nut extract; Tensile properties; Antibacterial properties; Thermogravimetry
This study focused on blending soap nut fruit extract with natural rubber as a natural additive, resulting in improved tensile and thermal properties as well as enhanced miscibility between the blend components. The addition of soap nut extract enhanced solvent transport properties and exhibited antibacterial effects. The blend with 5% soap nut extract showed superior properties compared to other blend components.
This study aimed at the extraction of soap nut fruit to blend with natural rubber as a natural additive. The effectiveness of blending at various blend ratios has been studied in detail. The effects of soap nut extract on the tensile properties, thermal stability, glass transition and crystalline melting temperatures, solvent transport properties, morphology and antibacterial properties were investigated. FTIR was employed to confirm the presence of functional groups and the interaction between both the blend constituents. Enhancement in the tensile and thermal properties of natural rubber was noticed upon the incorporation of soap nut extract. The increased glass transition and crystalline melting temperatures suggests the miscibility of both blend components. Solvent transport study in benzene showed an increasing trend upon the addition of soap nut extract into natural rubber. SEM microphotographs showed a fine and continuous surface morphology in case of the blend when compared to pure natural rubber. Antibacterial studies revealed that the incorporation of soap nut extract makes natural rubber more stable. The blend with 5 % soap nut extract exhibited superior properties than that of the other blend components.
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