Coir pith as low cost filler in microcellular soles based on natural rubber-high styrene resin

Authors
Srilathakutty, R Joseph, R George, KE
Citation
R. Srilathakutty et al., Coir pith as low cost filler in microcellular soles based on natural rubber-high styrene resin, PLAS RUB C, 29(2), 2000, pp. 96-99
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
PLASTICS RUBBER AND COMPOSITES
ISSN journal
14658011 → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
96 - 99
Database
ISI
SICI code
1465-8011(2000)29:2<96:CPALCF>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
The utilisation of coir pith (modified and unmodified) as filler in microce llular soles based on natural rubber-high styrene resin blends is presented . The cure characteristics and technical properties of microcellular soles have been evaluated. Coir pith can be used as a filler in amounts up to 50 phr without much reduction in properties. Optical micrographs of razor cut samples of microcellular sheets are presented; the sheets with modified coi r pith show a more uniform cell structure.