Natural rubber of latex tapping of four rubber tree clones (Hevea brasiliensis) were prepared by coagulated latex with acetic acid (10%) and air drying at 65 °C (48 hours). DMTA data were used to monitor and evaluate the thermo dynamic-mechanical properties. The results suggest a possible increase in the average molecular mass of polyisoprene and also a variation in its distribution of natural rubber for four rubber tree clones.
Natural rubber; clones; rubber tree; thermo dynamic-mechanical properties
