• 文献标题:   Puncture Resistance and Mechanical Properties of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Natural Rubber Latex
  • 文献类型:   Article
  • 作  者:   CHONG KY, CHIA CH, ZAKARIA S, PHAM TH, LUCAS D, CHIN SX
  • 作者关键词:   graphene oxide, natural rubber latex, puncture, tear strength, tensile strength
  • 出版物名称:   SAINS MALAYSIANA
  • ISSN:   0126-6039
  • 通讯作者地址:   Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • 被引频次:   1
  • DOI:   10.17576/jsm-2018-4709-27
  • 出版年:   2018

▎ 摘  要

Natural rubber (NR) latex gloves are widely used as a very important barrier for healthcare workers. However, they can still be perforated easily by sharp devices and instruments. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the addition of graphene oxide (GO) to low-ammonia NR latex on its puncture resistance, mechanical properties and thermal stability. GO was synthesized using modified Hummers' reaction. The produced GO was mixed into the NR latex solution at various doses (0.01-1.0 wt. %), followed by a coagulant dipping process using ceramic plates to produce film samples. Puncture resistance was enhanced by 12% with 1.0 wt. % GO/NR. Also, the incorporation of GO improved the stress at 300% and 500%, the modulus at 300% and 500% and the tear strength of low-ammonia NR latex films.