Environmental Friendly Polymer Based Recycled Nitrile Gloves Incorporated With Poly(Lactic Acid)/Graphene Nanoplatelets Binary Blends
Corresponding Author
Mohd Bijarimi
Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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Mohd Bijarimi ([email protected])
Contribution: Conceptualization (lead), Formal analysis (lead), Funding acquisition (lead), Supervision (lead)
Search for more papers by this authorVera Saban Jaro
Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Contribution: Writing - original draft (lead)
Search for more papers by this authorLa Ode Muhammad Zuhdi Mulkiyan
Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Departement of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari, Kendari, South East Sulawesi, Indonesia
Contribution: Data curation (equal), Visualization (equal)
Search for more papers by this authorM. S. Z. Mat Desa
Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Contribution: Resources (lead), Software (lead), Visualization (lead)
Search for more papers by this authorErna Normaya
Experimental and Theoretical Research Laboratory (ETRL), Department of Chemistry, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Contribution: Visualization (equal), Writing - review & editing (equal)
Search for more papers by this authorMohammad Norazmi Ahmad
Experimental and Theoretical Research Laboratory (ETRL), Department of Chemistry, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Contribution: Software (equal), Visualization (equal), Writing - review & editing (equal)
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Mohd Bijarimi
Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Correspondence:
Mohd Bijarimi ([email protected])
Contribution: Conceptualization (lead), Formal analysis (lead), Funding acquisition (lead), Supervision (lead)
Search for more papers by this authorVera Saban Jaro
Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Contribution: Writing - original draft (lead)
Search for more papers by this authorLa Ode Muhammad Zuhdi Mulkiyan
Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Departement of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari, Kendari, South East Sulawesi, Indonesia
Contribution: Data curation (equal), Visualization (equal)
Search for more papers by this authorM. S. Z. Mat Desa
Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Contribution: Resources (lead), Software (lead), Visualization (lead)
Search for more papers by this authorErna Normaya
Experimental and Theoretical Research Laboratory (ETRL), Department of Chemistry, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Contribution: Visualization (equal), Writing - review & editing (equal)
Search for more papers by this authorMohammad Norazmi Ahmad
Experimental and Theoretical Research Laboratory (ETRL), Department of Chemistry, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Contribution: Software (equal), Visualization (equal), Writing - review & editing (equal)
Search for more papers by this authorFunding: This work was supported by Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), RDU223022.
ABSTRACT
The waste issue from the widespread use of nitrile gloves emphasize the environmental and health risks associated with improper disposal. This study introduces an innovative approach by incorporating recycled nitrile gloves made from acrylonitrile butadiene (rNBR) into a composite with poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) (1, 2, and 3 phr). The results showed a maximum improvement in mechanical properties at a PLA/rNBR blend ratio of 60:40 wt%, demonstrating a balance between stiffness and toughness compared to other binary blend ratios. The incorporation of GNP enhanced the values of Young's modulus, tensile strength, and elongation, respectively. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) recorded that the thermal stability of PLA/rNBR tends to increase with the loaded GNP. The morphological properties observed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that the PLA/rNBR surface exhibited a nonhomogeneous distribution, leading to the formation of numerous voids and low adhesion. However, the good distribution of GNP within the matrix contributed to greater homogeneity, thereby reducing defects caused by rubber crumbs and voids in the PLA/rNBR fracture. Based on this research, this strategy offers a promising solution to address the environmental challenges posed by personal protective equipment waste.
Open Research
Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study areavailable from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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