Exploring the Role of Bamboo Charcoal Powder as Filler in Rubber Vulcanisates

Bamboo charcoal (BC) derived from bamboo plants is a widely known material with many uses and benefits. It has been utilised in various applications, including medical, cosmetic, food processing, and health-related products. In this paper, vulcanisates of natural rubber (NR) filled with bamboo charc...

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Published in:Malaysian Journal of Chemistry
Main Author: Abu F.; Misnon M.I.; Othman M.R.; Tahir H.; Ibrahim N.
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Language:English
Published: Malaysian Institute of Chemistry 2024
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Abu F.; Misnon M.I.; Othman M.R.; Tahir H.; Ibrahim N.
Exploring the Role of Bamboo Charcoal Powder as Filler in Rubber Vulcanisates
2024
Malaysian Journal of Chemistry
26
3
10.55373/mjchem.v26i3.339
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85198046724&doi=10.55373%2fmjchem.v26i3.339&partnerID=40&md5=3c438c263c4dbdd6ac0a2c72ad48f2f7
Bamboo charcoal (BC) derived from bamboo plants is a widely known material with many uses and benefits. It has been utilised in various applications, including medical, cosmetic, food processing, and health-related products. In this paper, vulcanisates of natural rubber (NR) filled with bamboo charcoal powder (BCP) were mixed using a laboratory-sized two-roll mill. The effects of BCP loading ranging from 10 to 50 parts per hundred rubber (phr) on curing characteristics and mechanical properties were investigated. Unfilled NR was processed under the same conditions for comparison. The results indicated that the addition of BCP resulted in a longer scorch time and higher Mooney viscosity in NR. Furthermore, the mechanical properties of the vulcanisates were studied, revealing that the tensile strength, modulus at 100% elongation, and abrasion resistance increased by 32%, 86%, and 13%, respectively, compared to unfilled rubber. Overall, the results suggest that BCP-reinforced NR vulcanisates have the potential to be environmentally friendly materials and are also cost-effective, owing to their sustainable and abundant sources. © 2024 Malaysian Institute of Chemistry. All rights reserved.
Malaysian Institute of Chemistry
15112292
English
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author Abu F.; Misnon M.I.; Othman M.R.; Tahir H.; Ibrahim N.
spellingShingle Abu F.; Misnon M.I.; Othman M.R.; Tahir H.; Ibrahim N.
Exploring the Role of Bamboo Charcoal Powder as Filler in Rubber Vulcanisates
author_facet Abu F.; Misnon M.I.; Othman M.R.; Tahir H.; Ibrahim N.
author_sort Abu F.; Misnon M.I.; Othman M.R.; Tahir H.; Ibrahim N.
title Exploring the Role of Bamboo Charcoal Powder as Filler in Rubber Vulcanisates
title_short Exploring the Role of Bamboo Charcoal Powder as Filler in Rubber Vulcanisates
title_full Exploring the Role of Bamboo Charcoal Powder as Filler in Rubber Vulcanisates
title_fullStr Exploring the Role of Bamboo Charcoal Powder as Filler in Rubber Vulcanisates
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the Role of Bamboo Charcoal Powder as Filler in Rubber Vulcanisates
title_sort Exploring the Role of Bamboo Charcoal Powder as Filler in Rubber Vulcanisates
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description Bamboo charcoal (BC) derived from bamboo plants is a widely known material with many uses and benefits. It has been utilised in various applications, including medical, cosmetic, food processing, and health-related products. In this paper, vulcanisates of natural rubber (NR) filled with bamboo charcoal powder (BCP) were mixed using a laboratory-sized two-roll mill. The effects of BCP loading ranging from 10 to 50 parts per hundred rubber (phr) on curing characteristics and mechanical properties were investigated. Unfilled NR was processed under the same conditions for comparison. The results indicated that the addition of BCP resulted in a longer scorch time and higher Mooney viscosity in NR. Furthermore, the mechanical properties of the vulcanisates were studied, revealing that the tensile strength, modulus at 100% elongation, and abrasion resistance increased by 32%, 86%, and 13%, respectively, compared to unfilled rubber. Overall, the results suggest that BCP-reinforced NR vulcanisates have the potential to be environmentally friendly materials and are also cost-effective, owing to their sustainable and abundant sources. © 2024 Malaysian Institute of Chemistry. All rights reserved.
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