Influence of Hydrophobicity of Acetylated Nanocellulose on the Mechanical Performance of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Composites

• Main Authors: Taib, Mohamad Nurul Azman Mohammad, Yehye, Wageeh Abdulhadi, Julkapli, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd, Hamid, Sharifah Bee Abd
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer Verlag 2018
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QD Chemistry; TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/20574/; https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-018-7591-z
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Novel acetylation process by substitution of acetic anhydride substitution with hydroxyl groups on nanocellulose (NCC) has been explored to increase its dispersion and interaction in nitrile butadiene (NBR) matrix. The crystallinity index was increased after modification when compared to unmodified...