10. Natural rubber (NR) composites using cellulosic fiber reinforcements

Published Date
Chemistry, Manufacture and Applications of Natural Rubber
2014, Pages 284–302, doi:10.1533/9780857096913.2.284

• Author 

• R.C.R. Nunes

Abstract:

This chapter discusses three kinds of composites with natural rubber (NR) and cellulose. The properties and features of several kinds of short fibers used as fillers of NR are discussed. The chapter also discusses the preparation and importance of nanocomposites with cellulose and presents a review of NR/regenerated cellulose nanocomposites. NR/cellulose composites find technological interest in that they exhibit additional features like biodegradability and renewability, along with the inherent stiffness, low cost and low density.

Key words

• NR/cellulose composites
 
• NR/cellulose nanocomposite
 
• NR/ regenerated cellulose nanocomposite

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