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ArticleScientific reports2023

Enhancement in mechanical and antimicrobial properties of epoxidized natural rubber via reactive blending with chlorhexidine gluconate.

Thidarat Kanthiya, Nanthicha Thajai, Thanongsak Chaiyaso, Pornchai Rachtanapun, Sarinthip Thanakkasaranee, Anbarasu Kumar, Siwarote Boonrasri, Thorsak Kittikorn, Yuthana Phimolsiripol, Noppol Leksawasdi and 2 more

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Thidarat KanthiyaSchool of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae Hia, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Nanthicha ThajaiNanoscience and Nanotechnology (International Program/Interdisciplinary), Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
Thanongsak ChaiyasoSchool of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae Hia, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Pornchai RachtanapunSchool of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae Hia, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Sarinthip ThanakkasaraneeSchool of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae Hia, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Anbarasu KumarSchool of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae Hia, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Siwarote BoonrasriDepartment of Rubber and Polymer Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Agro-Industry, Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Thorsak KittikornDepartment of Materials Science and Technology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand.
Yuthana PhimolsiripolSchool of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae Hia, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Noppol LeksawasdiSchool of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae Hia, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Nuttapol TanadchangsaengCollege of Biomedical Engineering, Rangsit University, Pathumthani, 12000, Thailand.
Kittisak JantanasakulwongSchool of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae Hia, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand. kittisak.jan@cmu.ac.th.

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Abstract

An epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) blend with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) was prepared using a two-roll mill at 130 °C. CHG was added at concentrations of 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, and 10% (w/w) as an antimicrobial additive. The ENR blend with 10% (w/w) CHG showed the best tensile strength, elastic recovery, and Shore A hardness. The ENR/CHG blend exhibited a smooth fracture surface. The appearance of a new peak in the Fourier transform infrared spectrum confirmed that the amino groups of CHG reacted with the epoxy groups of ENR. The ENR with 10% CHG exhibited an inhibition zone against Staphylococcus aureus. The proposed blending improved the mechanical properties, elasticity, morphology, and antimicrobial properties of the ENR.

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Anti-Infective AgentsRubberChlorhexidineTensile StrengthAnti-Infective AgentsChlorhexidinechlorhexidine gluconateRubber

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PMID37340015
PMCPMC10282043

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