Mechanical Properties of Phormium Tenax Reinforced Natural Rubber Composites

Mechanical Properties of Phormium Tenax Reinforced Natural Rubber Composites

The introduction of natural fibers as a filler in a natural rubber (NR) matrix can be of relevance for their eco-friendly and sustainable nature as the substitute for carbon-based fillers. In this work, short <i>Phormium tenax</i> fibers were introduced in random orientation into a NR ma...

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Main Authors: Sivasubramanian Palanisamy, Kalimuthu Mayandi, Murugesan Palaniappan, Azeez Alavudeen, Nagarajan Rajini, Felipe Vannucchi de Camargo, Carlo Santulli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Fibers
Subjects:
abrasion
fiber length
hardness
mechanical properties
rubber composite
untreated Phormium tenax
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6439/9/2/11

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