Natural Rubber Latex Wastes from Balloon Production as Valuable Source of Raw Material: Processing, Physico-Mechanical Properties, and Structure
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This study explores the potential for recycling natural rubber (NR) latex waste from balloon production through the devulcanization and revulcanization processes. The mechanical devulcanization of colored latex balloon waste was conducted, followed by revulcanization using a sulfur-based system. The reclaimed rubber’s properties, including crosslink density, tensile strength, and abrasion resistance, were compared with those of virgin NR. The results demonstrate that the reclaimed rubber maintains a crosslink density close to that of virgin NR. Hardness and abrasion resistance were comparable, indicating successful material recovery. Structural analyses, including FTIR and SEM microscopy, revealed that the devulcanization process effectively allowed for successful revulcanization. This study concludes that NR latex waste can be effectively recycled and reused in rubber composite formulations, offering a sustainable approach to waste management in the rubber industry and contributing to developing eco-friendly materials. In the context of this research, integrating advanced chemical and physical methods, such as solubility parameter calculations and enhanced devulcanization techniques, could further optimize the devulcanization process. These methods quantitatively enhance the efficiency of material recovery, offering a path to more sustainable recycling practices. The findings suggest that combining such advanced methodologies could significantly improve recycled NR latex’s overall performance and applicability in industrial applications.
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- Publikacja w czasopiśmie
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- artykuły w czasopismach
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Journal of Composites Science
nr 8,
ISSN: - Język:
- angielski
- Rok wydania:
- 2024
- Opis bibliograficzny:
- Kędzia J., Formela K., Haponiuk J.: Natural Rubber Latex Wastes from Balloon Production as Valuable Source of Raw Material: Processing, Physico-Mechanical Properties, and Structure// Journal of Composites Science -,iss. 9 (2024), s.365-
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- Cyfrowy identyfikator dokumentu elektronicznego (otwiera się w nowej karcie) 10.3390/jcs8090365
- Weryfikacja:
- Politechnika Gdańska
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