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Compatibility of epoxidized natural rubber and polyaniline blend
Author(s) -
Ha Nguyen Thu,
Hoa Nguyen Thi,
Van Tung Vu,
Anh Nguyen Lan,
Thuy Tran Thi,
Ougizawa Toshiaki
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
vietnam journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2572-8288
pISSN - 0866-7144
DOI - 10.1002/vjch.202000089
Subject(s) - compatibility (geochemistry) , natural rubber , polyaniline , materials science , polymer science , composite material , polymer , polymerization
Abstract The compatibility of binary blend of epoxidized natural rubber and polyaniline was investigated. Epoxidized natural rubber with 25 mol% of epoxy group content was prepared through epoxidation of deproteinized natural rubber in latex stage. Blends of epoxidized natural rubber and polyaniline with various ratios were prepared. The compatibility of the blends was examined through differential scanning calorimetry measurement and scanning electron microscopy observation. Obtained result showed that the presence of epoxy group significantly improved the compatibility of binary blends of epoxidized natural rubber and polyaniline blends. The compatibility significantly enhanced the electrical conductivity of epoxidized natural rubber/polyaniline blends.