The effect of silica on the peel adhesion of epoxidized natural rubber-based adhesive containing coumarone-indene resin

Imran Khan*, B. T. Poh

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Abstract

The peel strength of silica filled on two grades of epoxidized natural rubber (ENR), i.e., ENR 25 and ENR 50 adhesive were investigated using coumarone-indene as the tackifying resin. Toluene was used as the solvent throughout the study. Result shows that peel strength increases with increase in silica loading due to the concentration effect of the filler. Peel strength, however, shows maximum value at 40 phr silica for both ENR 25 and ENR 50 an observation that is attributed to the maximum wettability and compatibility of adhesive on the substrate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1356-1360
Number of pages5
JournalPolymer - Plastics Technology and Engineering
Volume49
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adhesion
  • Adhesive
  • Epoxidized natural rubber
  • Peel strength
  • Silica

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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