Effect of PEG-Capped Metal Oxide Nanofillers on the Antistatic Property of Natural Rubber Composites
摘要
The present study investigates the effect of incorporating different metal oxide nanofillers on the antistatic properties of natural rubber composites. Three different types of PEG-capped metal oxide nanofillers, namely copper oxide (CuO), zinc oxide (ZnO), and titanium dioxide (TiO2), were synthesized using a hydrothermal method and characterized using powder X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The nanofillers were then incorporated into natural rubber latex while compounding. The sheet resistance of the resulting natural rubber composite films was evaluated using Van der Pauw method. The results showed that the addition of various metal oxide nanofillers changed the antistatic properties of the natural rubber composite. The antistatic properties were found to be dependent on the type of metal oxide nanofillers employed. The results of this study will be beneficial for the development of antistatic rubber materials for diverse industrial applications.