Reinforcement of multiwalled carbon nanotubesnatural rubber nanocomposite prepared by latex technology

Abd. Aziz Azira, Abang Ismawi Hassim Dayang Habibah, A. B. Suriani, Mahmood Mohamad Rusop,

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Type :	article
Subject :	QC Physics
Main Author :	Abd. Aziz Azira, Abang Ismawi Hassim Dayang Habibah, A. B. Suriani, Mahmood Mohamad Rusop,
Title :	Reinforcement of multiwalled carbon nanotubesnatural rubber nanocomposite prepared by latex technology

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2012

Abstract :

Reinforcement of natural rubber was achieved using multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) dispersed with non-ionic, polymeric-based surfactant. MWCNTs were first dispersed in aqueous solution of INUTEC driven by sonication and then mixed with natural rubber latex. From these mixtures MWCNTs with natural rubber were prepared by casting method. The morphology of the reinforced latex films was investigated by FESEM and AFM. When applying adequate preparation conditions, MWCNTs were well dispersed and homogeneously incorporated in the natural rubber matrix. Mechanical and electrical test results showed an increase in the tensile strength and conductivity than to pure natural rubber. The nanocomposites possess the good tensile strength even without extensive purification on the nanomaterials produced and without any pretreatment on the natural rubber used. The approach presented can be adapted to other MWCNTs/polymer latex systems.

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