A review of biodegradability of natural rubber products: Physicochemical, thermal and mechanical properties

Natural rubber latex (NRL) is a biopolymer consisting of isoprene monomers in a cis configuration connected by double bonds that can degrade naturally. Most natural rubber (NR) based products are single-use items and its microbial degradation process is relatively slow. Hence, this review highlights...

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Main Authors: Tong, Hui Shan, Siti Maznah, Kabeb, Hazrulrizawati, Abd Hamid, Farah Hanani, Zulkifli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 2025
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Online Access:http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44831/
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