2.3. Preparation of NR-g-CSt/MENR blendA
quantity of 100 g of 10% w/w NR-g-CSt was mixed evenlywith MENR latex in different blend ratios (20:100, 50:100, and100:100 NR-g-CSt:MENR) at 28–30◦C under stirring for 3 h. Theresulting mixtures were poured into glass plates (12 × 12 × 5 cm)and allowed to dry at ambient temperature for 3 days. They werethen allowed to continue drying at 50◦C for 24 h and were kept ina desiccator prior to being characterized.