Rubber-Based Nanoblends: Biomedical Applications

Rubber-based nanoblends are a novel family of materials that combine the improved mechanical, thermal, and barrier qualities of nanoscale fillers with the natural elasticity, flexibility, and resilience of rubber. The manufacture, characteristics, and uses of rubber nanoblends are examined in this chapter, focusing on how they can get beyond the conventional drawbacks of rubber materials. To achieve better performance, it explores the use of several nanofillers, including carbon nanotubes, graphene, silica, and clay, which are distributed across natural and synthetic rubber matrices. This chapter emphasizes the importance of advanced processes such as melt blending, solution casting, in situ polymerization, blend morphology, interfacial adhesion, and filler dispersion in influencing the material’s overall qualities. The discussion of rubber nanoblends’ sustainability issues and environmental effects also includes a look at biodegradable nanofillers, recycling methods, and renewable rubber sources. These materials’ revolutionary potential is demonstrated by their applications in the automotive, aerospace, medicinal, and energy sectors. Furthermore, the chapter outlines potential avenues for future research that will maximize multifunctional qualities, lessen the environmental effects, and open up new applications for rubber-based nanoblends in high-performance settings.