Abstract

• The focus of this research mainly concerned with mechanical properties of natural rubber (NR) latex chitosan composites. The physicochemical properties of natural rubber (NR) latex were also determined. In the preparation of rubber chitosan composites, various ratios of chitosan were used. The mechanical properties of prepared unfilled and filled chitosan in natural rubber composites such as specific gravity, tensile modulus (MPa), tensile strength (MPa), elongation at break (%) and tear strength (kN/m) were determined by standard rubber testing and compared to their properties.