Nano Rubber Composites (NRC)
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The official GTU curriculum for Nano Rubber Composites (NRC) (subject code 2724004) as prescribed for RE · Semester 2 divides the course into 9 units, covering 42 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (2724004)Unit 1 Introduction to Nanocomposites
- Various Nano fillers
- Rubber Nanocomposites
- Future Outlook
- Challenges and Opportunities
Unit 2 Manufacturing Techniques of Rubber Nanocomposites
- Melt Compounding
- Solution Blending
- Latex Compounding
Unit 3 Interface Modification and Characterization
- Rubber Nanocomposites Without Interface Modification
- Interface Modification by Nonreactive Routes
- Interface Modification by Reactive Routes
- Characterization of Interface Modification
Unit 4 Natural Rubber Green Nanocomposites
- Preparation of Polysaccharide Nano crystals
- Processing of Polysaccharide Nanocrystal-Reinforced Rubber Nanocomposites
- Morphological Investigation
- Swelling Behavior
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
- Tensile Tests
- Successive Tensile Tests
- Barrier Properties
Unit 5 Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Rubber Composites
- Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes
- Elastomeric Nanocomposites
Unit 6 Rubber/Clay Nanocomposites-Preparation, Properties and Applications
- Clays and Their Organophilic Modification
- Preparation of Rubber/Clay Nanocomposites
- Properties of Rubber/Clay Nanocomposites
Unit 7 Nanofillers In Rubber–Rubber Blends
- Types of Nanofillers
- Role of Nanofillers in Reinforcement
- Methods to Enhance Polymer–Filler Interaction and Reinforcement
- Role of Nanofiller as Compatibilizer
- Structure Compatibility Concept of NR-Based Latex Blends
- Solubility Parameter and Mixing of Latices
- Preparation of Nanocomposites
- Rubber Blend Nanocomposites Based on Skim NR Latex and Fresh NR Latex: Preparation
- Characterization and Mechanical Properties
- Advantages of Nanocomposites and Application of Rubber Nanocomposites
Unit 8 Aging and Degradation Behavior of Rubber Nanocomposites
- Types of Fillers Used in Rubber Nanocomposites
- Aging of Rubber Nanocomposites
- Degradation of Rubber Nanocomposites
Unit 9 Application of Rubber Nanocomposites
- Rubber Nanocomposites in Tire Engineering Applications
- Rubber Nanocomposite Membranes
- Applications of Rubber Nanocomposites in Sporting Goods
- Advanced Nanocomposites for Airspace Applications
- Nanorubbers in Medicine and Healthcare