№ 66-4 (том 1): ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ И НАУКА В XXI ВЕКЕ, Сентябрь, 2025
Научно-образовательные статьи

EXTRACTION OF NATURAL RUBBER FROM FICUS PLANT

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  • Begnazarov Nazar,
  • Annayev Begdurdy,
  • Ashyrmuhammedov Umyt
Begnazarov Nazar
Oguz han Engineering and technology university of Turkmenistan
Annayev Begdurdy
Oguz han Engineering and technology university of Turkmenistan
Ashyrmuhammedov Umyt
Oguz han Engineering and technology university of Turkmenistan

Опубликован 18.10.2025

Ключевые слова

  • Ficus spp.; natural rubber; latex extraction; coagulation; purification; sustainable production; cis-1,4-polyisoprene

Как цитировать

N. Begnazarov, B. Annayev, & U. Ashyrmuhammedov. (2025). EXTRACTION OF NATURAL RUBBER FROM FICUS PLANT. ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ И НАУКА В XXI ВЕКЕ, 66-4 (том 1). https://mpcareer-google.ru/index.php/journal/article/view/3312

Аннотация

The global reliance on Hevea brasiliensis as the primary source of natural rubber motivates the exploration of alternative rubber-bearing species that can diversify supply, enhance local resilience, and support smallholder economies. Ficus species (Ficus spp.), historically noted for their latex-bearing capacity (e.g., Ficus elastica, F. benghalensis, F. religiosa), represent a promising but underutilized resource. This manuscript provides a systematic account of the botanical and chemical characteristics of latex-producing Ficus plants, practical and scalable methods for latex collection and pre-processing, and laboratory-to-pilot techniques for extraction and purification of cis-1,4-polyisoprene (natural rubber). Emphasis is placed on preserving polymer integrity during harvesting, minimizing protein and non-rubber contaminants, and optimizing yield through controlled coagulation, creaming, centrifugation, and washing protocols. Analytical strategies for material characterization (spectroscopy, thermal analysis, molecular-weight profiling, and mechanical testing) are outlined to assess suitability for commercial and niche applications.

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