Siby Varghese

PA80/NBR blends: Optimizing the processability, mechanical and swelling properties for extrusion applications

PA80, a partially crosslinked form of natural rubber, was blended with a polar synthetic rubber (acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR)) in variable proportions via a three-step dry rubber mixing procedure. The effect of PA80 in imparting superior processability and retaining the p...