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The Effects of Filler Loading and Vulcanisation System on Properties of Oil Palm Wood Flour-Natural Rubber Composites

Hanafi Ismail

School of Industrial Technology Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 Minden, Penang Malaysia

R. M. Jaffri

School of Industrial Technology Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 Minden, Penang Malaysia

H. D. Rozman

School of Industrial Technology Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 Minden, Penang Malaysia

The effects of oil palm wood flour and vulcanization system on curing characteristics and mechanical properties of oil palm wood flour (OPWF)-natural rubber composites were studied. OPWF loading in the range of 0-50 phr and two vulcanisation systems, conventional vulcanisation (CV) and semi-efficient vulcanisation (semi-EV) were used. Increasing loading of OPWF in the rubber matrix resulted in reduction of tensile strength, tear strength and elongation at break, E b , but increased modulus and hardness of the composites. At a similar filler loading, semi-EV composites show better properties. Swelling studies and curing characteristics indicate that the rubber-filler interaction, scorch and cure times decrease with increasing filler loading.

Key Words: oil palm wood flour • vulcanisation system • curing characteristics • mechanical properties • natural rubber composites.

Journal of Elastomers and Plastics, Vol. 35, No. 2, 181-192 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0095244303035002006
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