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Bio‐processing aids based on jatropha seed oil and its epoxidized derivatives in carbon black‐reinforced natural rubber
Author(s) -
Intharapat Punyanich,
Kongnoo Aroon,
Maiwat Preeyapon
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of vinyl and additive technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1548-0585
pISSN - 1083-5601
DOI - 10.1002/vnl.21716
Subject(s) - natural rubber , mooney viscosity , vulcanization , materials science , ultimate tensile strength , carbon black , composite material , tear resistance , pulp and paper industry , polymer , engineering , copolymer
Jatropha seed oil (JSO) is renewable oil with unique characteristics including a high flash point, low viscosity and saponification value, and a solubility parameter close to that of natural rubber. The incorporation of JSO and its epoxidized derivatives containing 50% (EJSO‐50) and 100% mole epoxide groups (EJSO‐100) in carbon black‐filled natural rubber was compared with the incorporation of paraffinic, naphthenic, and treated distillate aromatic extract oils in a range of 2–10 phr. The results showed that JSO promoted good rubber processability similar to that achieved with paraffinic and naphthenic oils, with the advantages of the shortest cure time and scorch time. However, it was found that the epoxide groups especially in EJSO‐100 can interfere in the vulcanization reaction resulting in poorer cure behaviors and mechanical properties. The abrasion resistance of the rubber containing JSO was the highest and progressively improved in a range of 4–8 phr. Moreover, using the various oils at this range of values can improve filler dispersion, sustain the tensile properties, and achieve a balance between wet grip and rolling resistance. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 26:62–76, 2020. © 2019 Society of Plastics Engineers