JOURNAL ARTICLE

The influence of palm oil-derived plasticizers and lubricants on the rheological and mechanical properties of styrene butadiene rubber.

  • Published In: Progress in Rubber, Plastics & Recycling Technology, 2025, v. 41, n. 1. P. 66 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sarih, Norfatirah Muhamad; Chow Peei, Lim; A Rashid, Azura 3 of 3

Abstract

This article investigates the use of lubricants and plasticisers derived from palm oil as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based processing oils in styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) compounds, commonly used in tire manufacturing. Specifically, glycerol trioleate (GTO), ethylene bis-steramide (EBS), and their combination (EBS/GTO) were evaluated for their effects on the rheological, mechanical, abrasion resistance, and thermal aging properties of SBR, compared to conventional processing oil and other additives. The study found that EBS and EBS/GTO exhibited comparable tensile strength, abrasion resistance, cure characteristics, and thermal aging stability to petroleum-based oils, without issues such as blooming observed in some wax-based additives. These results suggest that palm oil-derived lubricants and plasticisers are viable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendlier substitutes for petroleum-based processing aids in rubber compounding.

Additional Information

  • Source:Progress in Rubber, Plastics & Recycling Technology. 2025/02, Vol. 41, Issue 1, p66
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1477-7606
  • DOI:10.1177/14777606241246582
  • Accession Number:182436929
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