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Creaming skim natural rubber latex for encapsulation of urea fertiliser

  • Mahidol University

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Abstract

Skim natural rubber latex has been characterised before crosslinking with γ-radiation. Micrographs of γ-vulcanised skim particles embedded in polystyrene revealed a semi-interpenetrating polymer network morphology of fine rubber-polystyrene particles surrounded by membrane layer. Creamed skim latex was prepared by addition of 15-45 phr sodium alginate and further used for encapsulation of urea fertiliser. Non-spherical capsules containing an homogeneous urea dispersion were obtained.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)357-362
Number of pages6
JournalPlastics, Rubber and Composites Processing and Applications
Volume28
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999
Externally publishedYes

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