| abstract |
A biofiller for rubber reinforcement; said biofiller is surface treated upto 10% by weight of microcrystalline lignocellulose with aldehyde and/or ketone. The said bio-filler has economic significance as well as reduces pollution as it replaces 2% carbon black from the rubber composition which is substantial amount after reviewing overall use of carbon black in rubber industries such as tyre industry, worldwide. A rubber composition comprising the said biofiller and its various applications such as tyre, shoes, bags, belts, etc. |