Effects of replacing Carbon Black with Wood Fibers in wood-rubber composites

The objective of this research was to develop a more sustainable composite and still keep its characteristics. Fibers treated with NaOH at 5% w/w for 2 hours were incorporated into natural rubber in different proportions (0 phr, 24 36 48 phr 60 phr). mechanical properties the composites suffered changes, increasing hardness, young’s modulus decreasing tensile strength. All physical not statistically different. coloration became less dark WF60/CB0 treatment, electrical presented better resistivity increase concentration fibers composite. This presents possibility using WF production wood-rubber artifacts which do require high rolling resistance. Based on results from research, we recommended WF24/CB36 mix produce antistatic floors.