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 3

Mechanical properties of 80/20 (w/w) NR/SBR blend and its nanocomposites.

Composition	Tensile strength; (MPa)	M300; (MPa)	Elongation at break; (%)	Tear strength; (N/mm)	Hardness; (shore A)
NR/SBR (wt%/wt%)
80/20
NR/SBR/nTiO2 (wt%/wt%/phr)
80/20/3
80/20/5
80/20/7
80/20/9
NR/SBR/PS-nTiO2 (wt%/wt%/phr)
80/20/3
80/20/5
80/20/7
80/20/9