Rubber Composites
Recycling, Processing, Properties, Design and Applications
- 1st Edition - November 20, 2024
- Editors: Hanafi Ismail, S. M. Sapuan, Nuzaimah Mustafa, Noor Azammi Abd Murat
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 3 6 2 0 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 3 6 1 9 - 8
Rubber Composites: Recycling, Processing, Properties, Design and Applications provides an extensive review of recent advances in this important research field. The book's chapters… Read more
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Request a sales quoteRubber Composites: Recycling, Processing, Properties, Design and Applications provides an extensive review of recent advances in this important research field. The book's chapters cover the processing, structure, properties, and applications of rubber-based composites, which are versatile materials, that with the appropriate design planning, manufacturing process, and properties can be tailored to meet specific industrial requirements with enhanced performance and sustainability. This book will be a valuable reference source for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, polymer chemists, and industrial manufacturers working in the research and development of rubber-based composites.
- Covers a broad range of material types
- Discusses practical design steps, economic aspects, modern manufacturing, characterization techniques, and recycling
- Presents both fundamentals and applied aspects
- Includes modern applications such as automotive mounting, automotive components, and high voltage electrical vehicles
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, polymer chemists, and industrial manufacturers working in the research and development of rubber-based composites and their related products, Masters and PhD students in materials science and engineering
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Part 1: Manufacturing of rubber composites
- 1. Introduction to rubber
- Abstract
- 1.1 Definition of rubber
- 1.2 Classification of rubber
- 1.3 Application of rubber
- 1.4 The basics of rubber compounding and vulcanization
- References
- 2. Preparation and properties of halloysite nanotubes-filled epoxidized natural rubber composites
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Preparation of the composites
- 2.3 Results and discussion
- References
- 3. Surface treatment and processing of thermoplastic elastomer-filled natural filler composites
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Thermoplastic elastomer as matrix
- 3.3 Natural fillers as second phase
- 3.4 Surface treatment of natural filler-filled TPEs
- 3.5 Processing of natural fillers-filled thermoplastic elastomers
- 3.6 Strategy for the improvement of TPEs
- AI Disclosure
- References
- Part 2: Characterization of rubber composites
- 4. Ferrite-filled rubber composites: characterization and properties
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Effect of waste ferrite in SMR L and SBR composites
- 4.3 The impact of carbon black type and loading on the ferrite-filled SMR L composites
- 4.4 The effect of ferrite loading on properties of SMR L/SBR blends
- 4.5 Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- 5. Characterization and properties of sepiolite-filled natural rubber composites
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Materials preparation
- 5.3 Properties of the composites
- 5.4 Conclusion
- References
- 6. Biodegradation behaviour of polylactic acid/rubber/kenaf biocomposites via soil burial
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Materials and methodology
- 6.3 Results and discussion
- 6.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Part 3: Performance of rubber composites
- 7. Enhancing the properties of natural rubber composites with cellulose blends
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Importance of cellulose in natural rubber composites
- 7.3 Cellulose materials as reinforcement for natural rubber
- 7.4 Compatibility improvements in cellulose/NR composites
- 7.5 Potential applications
- 7.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgement
- References
- 8. Comparison of unfilled and filled natural rubber latex/unvulcanized silicone rubber/graphene nanoplatelets conductive material
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Materials
- 8.3 Sample preparation
- 8.4 Testing and characterization
- 8.5 Results and discussion
- 8.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 9. The effect of coconut shell powder on the mechanical properties of polylactic acid/silicone rubber blend
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Materials and methodology
- 9.3 Results and discussions
- 9.4 Conclusions
- References
- 10. The influence of coated-carbon nanofiber (cCNF) in styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) for potential application in automotive components
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Methodology
- 10.3 Results and Discussion
- 10.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- Nomenclature
- Reference
- Part 4: Modelling and design of Rubber Composites
- 11. Rubber composite design for high-voltage insulation in electric vehicles
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Electrical components insulation using blended rubber composites in electric vehicle
- 11.3 Challenges of electric vehicle high-voltage technicians on rubber composite insulated components
- 11.4 Failure occured on insulated rubber composite components for electric vehicle
- 11.5 Standard application and regulation of high-voltage rubber composite insulation on electric vehicles
- 11.6 Conclusions
- References
- 12. Rubber composites for automotive mounting design
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Materials and methods
- 12.3 Process of design simulation
- 12.4 Conclusions
- References
- Part 5: Applications of rubber composites
- 13. Application of lignin in rubber composites and future trends
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Materials and methodology
- 13.3 Results and discussion
- 13.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgement
- Conflict of interest
- Funding
- Data availability
- ORCID iD
- References
- 14. Nitrile rubber-based composites
- Abstract
- 14.1 Nitrile rubber composites
- 14.2 Nitrile rubber conventional composites
- 14.3 Nanofillers reinforced nitrile composites
- 14.4 Nitrile rubber green composites
- References
- 15. Rubber composites with functional natural rubber/carboxyl group blends
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Graphene oxide–NR composites
- 15.3 Lignin-natural rubber based composites
- 15.4 Carboxylate cellulose – natural rubber based composites
- 15.5 Other carboxyl compounds – natural rubber composite
- 15.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Part 6: Recycling of rubber composites
- 16. Recycling medical rubber waste: developing new fillers for rubber composites
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Environmental impact of rubber waste
- 16.3 Waste rubber generated by end-of-life tyres worldwide
- 16.4 Environmental effect of waste rubber
- 16.5 Recycling rubber waste effort
- 16.6 Rubber composites: an overview
- 16.7 Recycling of waste rubber tyres in composites
- 16.8 Recycling of waste rubber gloves in composites
- 16.9 Recycling of other waste rubber in composites
- 16.10 Potential composite matrix for waste rubber fillers
- 16.11 Waste rubber fillers in cement and asphalt matrix
- 16.12 Waste rubber filler in rubber matrix
- 16.13 Waste rubber fillers in polymer matrix
- 16.14 Waste rubber fillers in thermoplastic matrix
- 16.15 Waste rubber fillers in thermoset matrix
- 16.16 Mechanical properties of rubber composite incorporated with waste rubber fillers
- 16.17 Summary
- References
- 17. Conclusions and future prospect
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Enhancing properties of natural rubber with fillers
- 17.3 Alternative fillers for rubber matrices
- 17.4 Biodegradation and sustainability
- 17.5 Utilizing coconut as a reinforcement filler in rubber composites
- 17.6 Application of rubber composites
- 17.7 Conclusions and future trends
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 800
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 20, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443236204
- eBook ISBN: 9780443236198
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Hanafi Ismail
Hanafi Ismail is currently an Honorary Professor in the School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, at the Universiti Sains Malaysia. During his career, he has received many awards for his contribution to research including the Khwarizmi International Award from Iran (2000), the APCTT Asia Pacific International Award (2000), and the ISESCO Prize in Science and Technology (2001) in the UAE. He has also received several Gold Medals for research and innovation. In 2019 at the International Conference on Innovation in Polymer Science and Technology, Prof. Hanafi was awarded the “Innovation in Polymer Science & Technology Award” by the Indonesian Polymer Association. In 2019, he was also awarded the “Excellent Research Award” for his outstanding achievement in Polymer Science and Technology by the Croatian Inventors Network. Professor Ismail has published more than 700 research papers in various ISI international journals and is currently on the editorial boards for Polymer Plastic Technology and Engineering (Marcel Dekker), The Iranian Polymer Journal (Springer), The Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology (Wiley), Polymer Testing (Elsevier) and The Journal of Rubber Research (Springer). He is also Chief Editor for Progress in Rubber Plastic and Recycling Technology (Sage).
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, MalaysiaSS
S. M. Sapuan
S.M. Sapuan is a Professor (Grade “A”) of composite materials in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, at the Universiti Putra Malaysia. He is also Head of the Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Centre (AEMC) at UPM. He attained his BEng in mechanical engineering from the University of Newcastle, in Australia and then went on to receive his MSc in engineering design and PhD in materials engineering, from De Montfort University in the UK. He is a Professional Engineer and a Fellow of many professional societies, including the Society of Automotive Engineers; the Academy of Science Malaysia; the International Society for Development and Sustainability; the World Academy of Sciences; the Plastic and Rubber Institute Malaysia (PRIM); the Malaysian Scientific Association and the Institute of Materials Malaysia. He is an Honorary Member and past Vice President of the Asian Polymer Association and Founding Chairman and Honorary Member of The Society of Sugar Palm Development and Industry, Malaysia. During the course of his career, he has produced over 2500 publications, including 989 journal papers, 68 books and 246 book chapters.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Composite Materials, Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Centre (AEMC), Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaNM
Nuzaimah Mustafa
M. Nuzaimah is a senior lecturer in the Department of Manufacturing Engineering Technology, at the, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia. She has more than ten years’ experience in teaching and research mainly on materials engineering and manufacturing related subjects. She also has nine years industrial experience working on rubber, latex, and rubber glove manufacturing. She was previously working in R&D on the invention and development of an occupational glove which was applicable for a U.S Patent. She has also explored projects on reuse or recycling of nitrate sludge from plant waste and developing an acrylic polymer blending process for inner glove coatings. Dr. Nuzaimah received her BEng, and MSc degrees in Materials Engineering from the Universiti Sains Malaysia and her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Universiti Putra Malaysia. Her PhD studies included the development of a new polymer composite utilising waste rubber gloves, which were being disposed of in landfill, which created significant environmental issues. She is currently working on developing a rubber-like filament from scrap tire rubber for use in fused deposition modelling.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Department of Manufacturing, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, MalaysiaNA
Noor Azammi Abd Murat
A.M Noor Azammi is a senior lecturer in Automotive Technology and has more than 20 years of hands-on technical experience with a background in materials education. Currently he specializes in Conceptual Design using TRIZ concepts and Structural Analysis using Autodesk, CATIA, and ANSYS software. His PhD consisted of developing a new material using Natural Rubber and TPU with Kenaf blended composites which was applied into the design application and analysis of engine rubber mounting for Automotive component. Recently he has been involved in the development of an electric vehicle (EV) for passenger vehicles and cars with the Universiti Kuala Lumpur and the MFI team.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian France Institute, Selangor, MalaysiaRead Rubber Composites on ScienceDirect