%0 Journal Article
%T Characterization of fique fibers and evaluation of mechanical properties, abrasive wear resistance, and processability of NR/SBR/BR
%A Diego Giraldo
%A Natalia Cardona
%A Sandra Vel¨¢squez
%J Journal of Elastomers & Plastics
%@ 1530-8006
%D 2018
%R 10.1177/0095244317731949
%X In this work, fique fibers used in Colombia¡¯s footwear industry were characterized, functionalized, and added to a natural rubber/butadiene styrene rubber/polybutadiene (NR/SBR/BR) matrix. The morphological analysis of the fibers revealed a preferential orientation with formation of thin layers. The mixing of the composites was carried out in an open roll mill. Curing properties of the compounds were measured by using a moving disk rheometer to establish the effect of the fibers addition in the vulcanization parameters. Abrasive wear resistance, mechanical, and aging properties were evaluated. Processing conditions feasible to obtain NR/SBR/BR-fique fibers composites for commercial applications with suitable mechanical properties were found
%K Fique fibers
%K material characterization
%K functionalization
%K morphology
%K vulcanization
%K mechanical properties
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0095244317731949