Abstract
The green composite was obtained from maleated epoxidized natural rubber (MENR) latex grafted cassava starch (CS) (MNS) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by using a green route process. The immersion of AgNPs in the MNS matrix was checked with UV–visible spectrometer. The SEM was applied to study the morphology of AgNPs particle. The thermal stability of the MNSAg composite increased with increasing AgNPs. The AgNPs well distributed in the MNS matrix. The silver was used to facilitate the facile and fast preparation and to improve the mechanical strength and thermal stability at 420–450 °C of the MNSAg composites. The MNSAg composite containing AgNPs exhibited excellent antibacterial activities against both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Moreover, it showed the high UV absorption. It was used to coat with cloth gloves. The degree of biodegradation of this sample was about 80–90 % after being buried in soil.
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