Reactive epoxy groups exists in epoxidized natural rubber (ENR)
which provided a great convenience for further modification of ENR based on the ring-opening reaction of epoxy groups. Selective hydrogenation to double bond of ENR can improve the thermal stability. Antiager and flame retardant can be loaded to the molecular chain of ENR by the reaction of epoxy groups with amine compounds and phosphorus compounds so as to achieve the molecule-size dispersed state. Also telechelic NR can be prepared by selective oxidation degradation of epoxy group of ENR
which can be used for precursor of block copolymer of NR. a modification with other polymers can be realized by the reaction based on epoxy groups. In addition
ENR has well compatibility with inorganic filler and other polar polymer in blend due to the presence of epoxy groups.