The electrical properties of blends from natural rubber and chitosan have been studied in the frequency range
of 102–106 Hz. Blending of chitosan with a non-polar polymer such as natural rubber is expected to improve
the dielectric performance of chitosan, by reducing the polarity. This paper presents the results of dielectric
properties of natural rubber/chitosan blends. Special attention has been paid to analyze the effect of blend
composition, vulcanization of the major phase and the influence of compatibilization using maleic anhydride
on the dielectric properties of natural rubber/chitosan blends. The temperature dependence of dielectric
properties on the blends has also been studied.
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1. Introduction
Plastic/elastomer blends are used in various electrical applications
like wire