Abstract
Rubber-based composites have been recognized as efficient materials for the fabrication of technologically important products. Various particles are successfully incorporated into cis-polyisoprene or natural rubber (NR) in recent years both in solution and in melt forms. Potential electronic applications of such composites specifically containing carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphene-like structures, fibers, metallic fillers, and inorganic fillers have been realized in this article. Advanced performances of NR composites obtained via different methods are compared with those of the neat polymer. Special attention is paid to the structural changes occurring in the matrix under the influence of fillers. Other issues regarding the technology limitations, research challenges, and future trends are also discussed. The main objective of this review is threefold: (1) to present the latest electronic applications of NR composite technology and development, (2) to describe the need for fundamental research in this field, and (3) to outline major challenges in rubber composite preparation. At first an overview of NR composites, then their preparation methods, and thereafter their applications are described. In short, other than summarizing different classes of particles filled NR composites and their applications, this review highlights different ways to create smaller, cheaper, lighter, and faster devices based on such materials. The developed materials are highly useful in the fields of electronics and diffusion as well as in the marine and transport industries.
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Ponnamma, D., Sadasivuni, K.K., Varughese, K.T., Thomas, S., AlMa’adeed, M.AA. (2016). Natural Polyisoprene Composites and Their Electronic Applications. In: Ponnamma, D., Sadasivuni, K., Wan, C., Thomas, S., Al-Ali AlMa'adeed, M. (eds) Flexible and Stretchable Electronic Composites. Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23663-6_1
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