The versatility and potential have framed natural rubber (NR) nanocomposites as the focal point in the polymer research field and industry. Currently, NR nanocomposites filled with hybrid nanostructures is an interesting area than single filler or conventional filler systems. Halloysite nanotube (HNT) and bentonite clay are well-studied potential fillers of polymers. This work is an attempt to study the effect of hybrid filler system of HNT and organically modified bentonite nanoclay (NC) in the properties of NR. NR/HNT-NC systems with varied filler concentrations were prepared in a two-roll mixing mill. Properties such as cure characteristics, morphology, mechanical, thermal, and transport behavior were analyzed in detail. The prepared composites had better wear properties than gum vulcanizates. Improvement in physical properties was observed due to the increased contact surface area between the filler and the matrix. The nanocomposite with 2 wt% hybrid filler shows a 31% decrease in abrasion loss compared to neat NR composite. Apparently, 4 wt% of hybrid filler could improve modulus at 300% strain and tear by approximately 57% and 14%, respectively. The ability to withstand high strain was evident from the improved crack growth resistance as observed in micrographs. Lorenz–Park plots were employed to analyze the rubber–filler interaction. The activation energy of thermal degradation was calculated using Coats–Redfern equation.
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