Three‐phase bio‐nanocomposite natural‐rubber‐based microfibers reinforced with cellulose nanowhiskers and 45S5 bioglass obtained by solution blow spinning

MJ Silva, YJ Dias, A Zaszczyńska… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aiming at biomedical applications, the present work developed a new bio‐nanocomposite
fibrous mat based on natural rubber (NR) reinforced with 45S5 bioglass particles (BG) and …

[HTML][HTML] A Review of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Rubber-Based Nanocomposites: Properties and Progress

NL Costa, CT Hiranobe, HP Cardim, G Dognani… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) is a synthetic rubber widely used in industry
and commerce due to its high thermal and chemical resistance. Nanotechnology has …

Biocomposite‐based fibrous scaffolds of natural rubber/polyhydroxybutyrate blend reinforced with 45S5 bioglass aiming at biomedical applications

MJ Silva, YJ Dias, A Zaszczyńska… - Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The solution blow spinning technique was used to fabricate a new biocomposite fibrous mat
consisting of natural rubber (NR) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) bioblend, with various …

[HTML][HTML] Eco-Friendly Natural Rubber–Jute Composites for the Footwear Industry

GB Torres, CT Hiranobe, EA da Silva, GP Cardim… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, biocomposites represent a new generation of materials that are environmentally
friendly, cost-effective, low-density, and not derived from petroleum. They have been widely …

Surface modification of zirconia by various modifiers to investigate its reinforcing efficiency toward nitrile rubber

SC Ambilkar, C Das - Polymer Composites, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Uniform dispersion of metal oxide‐like zirconia in elastomeric matrix is an essential requisite
to deliver proper reinforcement. However, inadequate compatibility between the …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable composites: analysis of filler–rubber interaction in natural rubber–styrene–butadiene rubber/polyurethane composites using the Lorenz–Park …

AP De Carvalho, HF Dos Santos, GD Ribeiro… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study examined micronized polyurethane residues as a reinforcing filler in elastomeric
composites made from natural rubber (NR) and styrene–butadiene rubber (SBR). Due to …

Recycling waste polyurethane from the refrigeration industry as filler in SBR/NR composites for industrial applications

CT Hiranobe, GR Tolosa… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The refrigeration industry produces millions of tons of waste polyurethane (PU) every year,
which can cause environmental damage and human health problems. This article analyzes …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable construction materials for low-cost housing: Thermal insulation potential of expanded SBR composites with leather waste

GD Ribeiro, CT Hiranobe, S da Silva Araújo… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in improving energy efficiency and
thermal comfort in low-income housing, especially in regions prone to extreme climatic …

[HTML][HTML] Acai Residue as an Ecologic Filler to Reinforcement of Natural Rubber Biocomposites

SS Araújo, GTA Santos, GR Tolosa, CT Hiranobe… - Materials …, 2023 - SciELO Brasil
The biodiversity of plant resources is a renewable source that can use as a sustainable
component in various applications. The use of vegetable waste as a filler element in …

Poly (dopamine)-modified microcrystalline cellulose, a green reinforcing filler for natural rubber latex with high performance

W Rui, Y Sun, Y Tian, X Li, J Han - Composite Interfaces, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The presence of a large number of reactive-OH groups on the surface of the microcrystalline
cellulose (MCC) causes the MCC to easily agglomerate together due to hydrogen bonding …