ABSTRACT
A scenario is proposed to describe the network evolution of a conventional crosslinked Natural Rubber (NR) during aerobic ageing. The effect of such ageing on Strain Induced Crystallization (SIC) of Natural Rubber is studied by in situ Wide Angle X-Rays Scattering (WAXS) experiments performed at crack tip. A relation is established between the network evolution caused by aerobic ageing, the fatigue properties and the ability to strain crystallize in such conditions and for such materials.
