Enhancement in mechanical and antimicrobial properties of epoxidized natural rubber via reactive blending with chlorhexidine gluconate

Enhancement in mechanical and antimicrobial properties of epoxidized natural rubber via reactive blending with chlorhexidine gluconate

Abstract An epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) blend with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) was prepared using a two-roll mill at 130 °C. CHG was added at concentrations of 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, and 10% (w/w) as an antimicrobial additive. The ENR blend with 10% (w/w) CHG showed the best tensile strength, elas...

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Main Authors: Thidarat Kanthiya, Nanthicha Thajai, Thanongsak Chaiyaso, Pornchai Rachtanapun, Sarinthip Thanakkasaranee, Anbarasu Kumar, Siwarote Boonrasri, Thorsak Kittikorn, Yuthana Phimolsiripol, Noppol Leksawasdi, Nuttapol Tanadchangsaeng, Kittisak Jantanasakulwong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-36962-z

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-36962-z

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