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Unlocking the Secret of Bio-additive Components in Rubber Compounding in Processing Quality Nitrile Glove
Guo Yong Yew1, Thing Chai Tham1, Pau-Loke Show2
1Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Jalan Broga, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
|February 2, 2020
Summary
Nitrile gloves are cost-effective and high-performing disposable gloves. Enhancing them with bio-additives and antimicrobial agents improves sustainability and safety, while energy recovery reduces costs.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Nitrile gloves offer a cost-effective solution for the disposable glove market, balancing mechanical and chemical performance.
- The production of nitrile gloves is a significant consideration for financial and energy sustainability.
- Current trends include incorporating antimicrobial agents into surgical gloves to prevent pathogen transmission.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the integration of bio-additives into nitrile latex to enhance the sustainability of glove production.
- To investigate the potential of bio-based substances for improving glove degradation rates.
- To assess the role of energy recovery in reducing production costs and improving process sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Blending bio-additives derived from various natural sources (food waste, plants, algae) into nitrile latex.
- Incorporating antimicrobial agents like brilliant green and cyclohexadiene for enhanced protective coatings.
- Analyzing energy recovery strategies to improve the financial viability of the production process.
Main Results:
- Bio-additives can increase the degradation rate of nitrile gloves under natural conditions, supporting environmental sustainability.
- The use of inexpensive raw materials for nitrile rubber compounds significantly reduces capital costs compared to alternatives.
- Antimicrobial coatings offer a protective layer against pathogens during surgical procedures.
Conclusions:
- Blending bio-additives into nitrile latex supports the environmental, societal, and financial pillars of sustainability.
- Nitrile gloves present a sustainable and economically viable option in the disposable glove sector.
- Energy recovery presents a viable strategy for reducing financial costs and enhancing the overall sustainability of nitrile glove production.
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