Natural rubber(NR)is a crucial elastic material used for damping and sealing applications in the nuclear industry,but its mechanical stability under radiation remains inadequate.Current efforts to improve radiation re...Natural rubber(NR)is a crucial elastic material used for damping and sealing applications in the nuclear industry,but its mechanical stability under radiation remains inadequate.Current efforts to improve radiation resistance rely on the addition of antiradiation agents,however,the effects of the components and microstructures of NR itself on radiation resistance remain unclear.In this study,we compared the composition and structure differences of four typical commercially used NR materials and investigated their effects on gamma radiation resistance.Furthermore,we examined the impact of non-rubber components(NRC)in NR on radiation resistance using deproteinized and dephosphorylated NR model samples.Our results revealed that NRC,such as proteins and phospholipids can enhance the strength of natural rubber before radiation exposure.However,after the removal of NRC,the samples exhibited improved mechanical stability under irradiation.Additionally,the ash content in NR could also influence the radiation resistance,as metal ions may react with the active centers produced by radiation,thereby enhancing the radiation resistance of the rubber.This work identifies the effect of non-rubber components in NR on radiation resistance and may serve as a reference for screening and developing radiation-resistant NR materials.展开更多
This study delves into the pivotal role of sulfur vulcanization in defining the mechanical characteristics of natural rubber(NR)latex-dipped products.Utilizing sulfur vulcanization,known for its operational simplicity...This study delves into the pivotal role of sulfur vulcanization in defining the mechanical characteristics of natural rubber(NR)latex-dipped products.Utilizing sulfur vulcanization,known for its operational simplicity and cost-effectiveness,we examine its ability to enhance product elasticity and mechanical strength through various sulfidic bond formations such as mono-,di-,and polysulfidic bonds.Different vulcanization systems and sulfur contents were evaluated for their influence on the mechanical attributes of latex films,employing three types of NR latex,namely concentrated NR(CNR),deproteinized NR(DPNR),and small rubber particle NR(SRP),each representing distinct non-rubber components(NRCs).The study utilized advanced atomic force microscopy(AFM)equipped with PeakForce Quantitative Nanomechanical Mapping(QNM)to visualize and measure Young’s modulus distribution across the film of pre-vulcanized latex.Our findings reveal that films by CNR processed using the conventional vulcanization(CV)system exhibited enhanced tensile strength and elongation at break.It even showed a lower crosslink density than those processed using the efficient vulcanization(EV)system.Interestingly,DPNR films showed a more uniform distribution of Young’s modulus,correlating well with their superior mechanical strength.In contrast,SRP films showed excessive network structure formation in the particles due to accelerated vulcanization rates,hampering subsequent post-vulcanization interparticle crosslinking in film formation and remaining more rigid.The overall results Illustrate clearly that the ultimate mechanical properties of the latex films are strongly dependent on the type of sulfidic bonds formed.This research reveals further the very intricate relationship between the vulcanization methods,sulfur content,and latex type in optimizing the mechanical performance of NR latex products.It provides valuable insights for industry practices aimed at improving the quality and performance of latex-dipped goods.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(No.2024NSFSC0173)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.5240030820,52173058 and 52403072)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFD2301202)。
文摘Natural rubber(NR)is a crucial elastic material used for damping and sealing applications in the nuclear industry,but its mechanical stability under radiation remains inadequate.Current efforts to improve radiation resistance rely on the addition of antiradiation agents,however,the effects of the components and microstructures of NR itself on radiation resistance remain unclear.In this study,we compared the composition and structure differences of four typical commercially used NR materials and investigated their effects on gamma radiation resistance.Furthermore,we examined the impact of non-rubber components(NRC)in NR on radiation resistance using deproteinized and dephosphorylated NR model samples.Our results revealed that NRC,such as proteins and phospholipids can enhance the strength of natural rubber before radiation exposure.However,after the removal of NRC,the samples exhibited improved mechanical stability under irradiation.Additionally,the ash content in NR could also influence the radiation resistance,as metal ions may react with the active centers produced by radiation,thereby enhancing the radiation resistance of the rubber.This work identifies the effect of non-rubber components in NR on radiation resistance and may serve as a reference for screening and developing radiation-resistant NR materials.
基金supported by Mahidol University(Fundamental Fund:fiscal year 2024 by the National Science Research and Innovation Fund(NSRF),FF-078/2567)Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences for Science and Technology Innovation Team of National Tropical Agricultural Science Center(No.CATASCXTD202401)the National Research Council of Thailand(NRCT)via the Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D.Program(No.PHD/0150/2560)。
文摘This study delves into the pivotal role of sulfur vulcanization in defining the mechanical characteristics of natural rubber(NR)latex-dipped products.Utilizing sulfur vulcanization,known for its operational simplicity and cost-effectiveness,we examine its ability to enhance product elasticity and mechanical strength through various sulfidic bond formations such as mono-,di-,and polysulfidic bonds.Different vulcanization systems and sulfur contents were evaluated for their influence on the mechanical attributes of latex films,employing three types of NR latex,namely concentrated NR(CNR),deproteinized NR(DPNR),and small rubber particle NR(SRP),each representing distinct non-rubber components(NRCs).The study utilized advanced atomic force microscopy(AFM)equipped with PeakForce Quantitative Nanomechanical Mapping(QNM)to visualize and measure Young’s modulus distribution across the film of pre-vulcanized latex.Our findings reveal that films by CNR processed using the conventional vulcanization(CV)system exhibited enhanced tensile strength and elongation at break.It even showed a lower crosslink density than those processed using the efficient vulcanization(EV)system.Interestingly,DPNR films showed a more uniform distribution of Young’s modulus,correlating well with their superior mechanical strength.In contrast,SRP films showed excessive network structure formation in the particles due to accelerated vulcanization rates,hampering subsequent post-vulcanization interparticle crosslinking in film formation and remaining more rigid.The overall results Illustrate clearly that the ultimate mechanical properties of the latex films are strongly dependent on the type of sulfidic bonds formed.This research reveals further the very intricate relationship between the vulcanization methods,sulfur content,and latex type in optimizing the mechanical performance of NR latex products.It provides valuable insights for industry practices aimed at improving the quality and performance of latex-dipped goods.
