Nanocomposites of NR/SBR Blend Prepared by Latex Casting Method: Effects of Nano-TiO₂ and Polystyrene-Encapsulated Nano-TiO₂ on the Cure Characteristics, Physical Properties, and Morphology

Table 1

Formulation of the sulphur-curing system for the rubber compound (based on dry weight).

Ingredients	Amount; (phr)
NR latex (60% DRC)	80
SBR latex (50.5% DRC)	20
Potassium oleate solution (10% w/v)	0.2
KOH solution (10% w/v)	0.5
ZDEC dispersion (50% w/v)	1.0
Sulfur dispersion (50% w/v)	1.5
Wingstay L dispersion (50% w/v)	1.0
ZnO dispersion (50% w/v)	1.0