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Book SynopsisThe combination of its unique morphology, physical properties, cost effectiveness and environmental friendliness make natural rubber an appealing constituent for many materials and applications. This comprehensive two volume set covers the synthesis, characterization and applications of natural rubber based blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, composites and nanocomposites. Volume 1 covers different types of natural rubber-based blends and IPNs as well as manufacturing methods, thermo mechanical characterization techniques, life cycle analysis and their applications. Volume 2 focuses on natural rubber-based composites and Nanocomposites including the different types of fillers, the filler-matrix reinforcement mechanisms, manufacturing techniques, and applications. This is the first book to consolidate the current state of the art information on natural rubber based materials with contributions from established international experts in the field. The book provides a "one stop" reference resource for professionals, researchers, industrial practitioners, graduate students, and senior undergraduates in the fields of polymer science and engineering, materials science, surface science, bioengineering and chemical engineering.
Table of ContentsNatural Rubber-Based Blends and IPNs: State of the Art, New Challenges and Opportunities; Natural Rubber: Biosynthesis, Structure and Properties; Non-Rubbers and Abnormal Groups in Natural Rubber; The Production of Natural Rubber From Hevea Brasilliensis Latex: Colloidal Properties, Preservation, Purification and Processing; Natural Rubber Based Blends and IPNs: Manufacturing Methods; Filler Migration in Natural Rubber Blends During the Mixing Process; Natural Rubber Blends and IPNs: Miscibility and Immiscibility; Natural Rubber Based Non Polar Synthetic Rubber Blends; Natural Rubber Based Polar Synthetic Rubber Blends; Thermoplastic Elastomer From High Density Polyethylene/Natural Rubber: Effects of Different Dynamic Vulcanization; Natural Rubber/Engineering Thermoplastic Elastomer Blends; Radiation Processing of Natural Rubber With Vinyl Plastics; Blends and IPNs of Natural Rubber With Acrylic Plastics; Photo-Reactive Nanomatrix Structure Formed By Graft-Copolymerization of 1, 9-Nonandiol Dimethacrylate Onto Natural Rubber; Blends and IPNs of Natural Rubber with Thermosetting Polymers; Natural Rubber Blends with Biopolymers; Clay Reinforcement in Natural Rubber Based in Micro and Nano Length Scales; Rheological Behaviour of Natural Rubber Based- Blends; Spectroscopy: Natural Rubber- Based Blends and IPNs; Mechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Natural Rubber Based-Blends and IPNs; Scattering Studies on Natural Rubber Based-Blends and IPNs; Transport of Penetrant Molecules Through Natural Rubber-Based Blends and IPNs; Life Cycle Analysis, Ageing and Degradation Behaviour of Natural Rubber Based-Blends and IPNs; Applications of Natural Rubber Based-Blends and IPNS in Tire Engineering and Other Fields;
