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Characterization and properties of PLA/ENR/MWCNTs
nanocomposite
Mou’ad. A. Tarawneh & Sahrim Hj. Ahamd
Materials Science Programme, School of Applied Science, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
ABSTRACT: In this study the mechanical properties of TPNR (thermoplastic natural rubber) nano-
composites reinforced by MWCNTs (multi-walled carbon nanotubes) investigated. The TPNR nanocom-
posites were prepared from PLA (polylactic acid), ENR (epoxidised natural rubber) and LENR (Liquid
epoxidised natural rubber) as a compatibilizer, respectively, with 2wt%–8wt% of MWCNTs. The Young’s
modulus and tensile strength increased ...