Utilize Natural Fiber: Treated Human Hair to Improve Rubber Physical Properties

Authors

  • Mehul Bagadiya Rubber Technology Dept., L. D. College Of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
  • Prof. R.N Desai Rubber Technology Dept., L. D. College Of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
  • Prof. S. J. Padhiyar Rubber Technology Dept., L. D. College Of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. India

Keywords:

treated Human hair, Natural rubber, Composite, Vulcanization, compatibility

Abstract

The present study concerns the studies on the use of keratin waste, derived from Human Hair as short fiber for
elastomer. The aim of this study is improve reinforcement of natural rubber by using treated Human Hair. Human hair is
cheap material and it’s give good strength. Human Hair is treated with Alum, Silane, and MMA. Treated human hair give
better compatibility to rubber in rubber composite. Human hair has slow decomposition. Slow decomposition of hair
improves service life of composite.. The composite is prepared by mixing the human hair and natural rubber in a two roll
mill along with additives followed by vulcanization. This paper covers manufacturing and mechanical properties rubber and
hair composite. Physical properties of natural rubber and hair composite are increase with increase compatibility of treated
human hair and rubber.

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Published

2016-05-25

How to Cite

Mehul Bagadiya, Prof. R.N Desai, & Prof. S. J. Padhiyar. (2016). Utilize Natural Fiber: Treated Human Hair to Improve Rubber Physical Properties. International Journal of Advance Research in Engineering, Science & Technology, 3(5), 429–434. Retrieved from https://ijarest.org/index.php/ijarest/article/view/652

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 5 (2016): Volume: 03, Issue: 05 - May, 2016.

Section

Articles