Effect of Compatibilizer on the Mechanical and Cure Properties of Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF) Reinforced Natural Rubber (NR) Composites
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This work proposes a simple method for improving the compatibility between Natural Rubber (NR) and Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF) by adding the Epoxidized Natural Rubber (ENR25) compatibilizer. The aim of this research is to study the effect of compatibilizer on the mechanical and curing properties of Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF) reinforced Natural Rubber (NR) composites. The Natural Rubber (NR), Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF), and Epoxidized Natural Rubber (ENR25) at 0, 5, 10 and 15 phr respectively were mixed by using a two roll mill. The test specimens were prepared by compression molding machine. The mechanical and curing properties of the specimens were investigated. The results found that the elongation at break (%) and tear strength of the rubber composites increased with the increasing ENR25 content. However, the effect of ENR25 content on the tensile strength, the modulus at 100% strain (M100), the scorch time and the cure time were not significantly changed.
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