Abstract A silane coupling agent, namely γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APS), was used to modify kenaf powder (KP). It then as filler in a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) based on Recycled High Density Polyethylene/Natural Rubber Blends (rHDPE/NR). The attachment of onto KP verified by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), while the performance TPE assessed terms mechanical and thermal p...

Thermoplastic elastomer composites based on ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), natural rubber (NR), and Mengkuang leaf fibre were prepared using the sulfur peroxide vulcanization systems. Different curing systems loadings affecting processing torque, tensile, thermal, morphology of investigated. Addition resulted in poor dispersion agglomeration matrix, which may have affected efficiency stress tran...

. The ability of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printing technology to create complex objects makes this increasingly widely used. Apart from the advantages FDM technology, low dimensional accuracy and mechanical properties printed parts are one drawbacks process. In addition, developments in use elastic materials flexible products make process requires special attention. This study focused...

The use of elastomer additives to solve the problems in oil well cementing has been investigated in recent years by several research groups in the petroleum industry. This study includes the laboratory examination of the effect of elastomer additives on the physical properties of heavy-weight oil well cement. In the research process, a candidate well is selected and the properties of the cement...

In order to properly model the friction and wear of elastomer materials, it is essential to understand some specific mechanical and tribological features. Mechanical characteristics of elastomer materials are different from those of metals and other relatively hard materials. Elastomers can bear large deformations, the stress-strain curves are non-linear, time and temperature dependent. When th...