The Effect of Nitrogen Bubbles on Microstructure of Natural Rubber Foams Produced by Bubbling Process

Kuntida Katkeaw; Benjaporn Nooklay; Rungrote Kokoo; Kalayanee Kooptarnond; Matthana Khangkhamano

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.962.91

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The Effect of Nitrogen Bubbles on Microstructure of Natural Rubber Foams Produced by Bubbling Process

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Natural rubber latex foam (NRF) was produced using nitrogen bubbling process. The process involved flowing of nitrogen with a constant flow rate of 80 cc/min through a bubble column, filled with latex compound, to generate a high bubble-volume inside the column. Microstructure of the finished product was examined using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), in comparison with that of the purchased Dunlop foam. The results showed characteristic of the as-produced foam that they composed of spherical pores with a uniform interconnected-cell structures. On the other hand, the Dunlop foam exhibited non-spherical pores and non-uniform cell structure with broken cells.

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Kuntida Katkeaw, Benjaporn Nooklay, Rungrote Kokoo, Kalayanee Kooptarnond, Matthana Khangkhamano*

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Bubbling Process, Natural Rubber, Nitrogen, Rubber Foam, Rubber Foam Production

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