Natural Rubber: Withstanding Challenges of Sustainable Materials
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Chemical Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024) | Viewed by 3243
Special Issue Editors
Interests: applications of natural polymer in pharmaceutical technology, formulation development in pharmaceutical, drug delivery systems
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Dear Colleagues,
Nowadays, quality of life is considered in every aspect around us. Polymers are essential materials for use in various aspects of daily life. Both synthetic, semisynthetic, and natural polymers are used in various products. However, the concepts of saving the world and green technology bring the popularity of using natural ingredients even more. From these issues, natural rubber is another interesting raw material used in various fields. It is a natural polymer derived from various plants, especially the major commercial source from Hevea braziliensis. The other sources of rubber are from Congo rubber (Landolphia spp.), Panama rubber (Castilla elastica), gutta-percha (Palaquium gutta), guayule (Parthenium argentatum), rubber fig (Ficus elastica), various dandelion (Taraxacum spp.), spurges (Euphorbia spp.), and lettuce (Lactuca spp.).
The major composition of natural rubber polymer is isoprene monomers, with minor impurities such as proteins, fatty acids, resins, and other inorganic materials. This polymer exhibits exclusive physical and chemical properties, especially in high elasticity. It has been used in many applications, such as transportation, packaging, agriculture, medical, and household used products. Some of its properties have been improved to suit different application areas.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Synthesis, blend, and composite modifications of natural rubber
- Physical, chemical, and other properties of natural rubber and its modification polymer
- Safety of natural rubber and its improvement materials
- Applications of natural rubber in all fields
- Novel processes and/or techniques for either natural rubber modification or products manufacturing
- Economic study of natural rubber and its products
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Wiwat Pichayakorn
Dr. Jirapornchai Suksaeree
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural rubber
- blends
- composite
- interpenetrating polymer network
- vulcanization
- mechanical properties
- safety
- application
- manufacturing process
- economic
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