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Abstract
Photodegradation of Raw Natural Rubber Under Controlled
Condition
The photodegradation of
various grades of raw rubber is studied using artificial solar energy produced
from a 1 kW solar simulator. The rate of chain scission is a function of the
purity of the rubber. The presence of chromophores accelerates the chain scission.
The rubber can be efficiently degraded under solar source by the incorporation
of an effective sensitiser system.

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