Sustainable Technology Solutions – Natural rubber to replace plasticized PVC in exterior durable application – A case study by NZ Product Accelerator model of engagement of supply chain partners
De Silva K.K.G., Taylor M., Nilmini R., Kariyawasm S., Vithanachchi J., NZ Product Accelerator - University of Auckland, NZ
Rigid PVC is flexibilized by the addition of plasticizers such as phthalates to obtain the properties of elastomers. These plasticizers in the polymer matrix are not covalently bound to the main polymer chain, which makes [...]