Effect of compatibilisers on the cure characteristics and mechanical properties of ternary rubber blend composites

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir A. Abdelsalam ◽  
Salwa H. El-Sabbagh ◽  
Wael S. Mohamed ◽  
Jian Li ◽  
Lihua Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rubber Blend ◽  
Uniform Dispersion ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Structural Applications

Purpose This paper aims to study the effects of various compatibilisers (maleic anhydride (MAH), methyl methacrylate/butyl acrylate emulsion lattice, and adhesion system (HRH)) on properties of carbon black (CB) filled with natural rubber (NR)/styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)/ nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) blends). A series of NR/SBR/NBR blends at a 30/30/40 blend ratio reinforced with 45 phr of CB was prepared using the master-batch method. Design/methodology/approach The tensile properties such as the tensile strength, stress at 100, 200 and 300% elongations, and elongation at break (EB)% were studied. Additionally, the morphological properties of compatibilised and uncompatibilised composites were compared to determine the optimal compatibiliser content. Findings The influence of compatibilisers appeared on all the properties studied. The properties of the blends compatibilised with prepared emulsion are very distinct from those of blends compatibilised with MAH and adhesion systems. Research limitations/implications Interactions among the different components of blends at the interfaces have a high impact on the interfacial properties of the rubber blend. Practical implications Compatibilisers significantly improve the physicomechanical properties of the resulting composites with the loading of investigated compatibilisers because of the uniform dispersion of CB in the rubber matrix. Social implications Using blends in the rubber industry leads to high-efficiency production of low-cost products. Originality/value The rubber blending has a significant positive effect on a wide range of applications such as structural applications, aerospace, military, packaging, tires and biomedical. Hence, improving the compatibility of blends will make new materials suitable for new applications.

Rubber Blend of 80/20 NR/SBR Reinforced with Nanosilica and PS-Encapsulated Nanosilica

2011 ◽  
Vol 695 ◽  
pp. 332-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anyaporn Boonmahitthisud ◽  
Zheng Hua Song
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Rubber Blends ◽  
Rubber Blend ◽  
Styrene Butadiene

In this study, rubber blend of natural rubber (NR) and styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) at 80/20 NR/SBR was reinforced with nanosilica (nSiO2) and polystyrene-encapsulated nanosilica (PS-nSiO2) in the latex state. The latex of PS-nSiO2 was synthesized by in situ differential microemulsion polymerization using sodium dodecyl sulfate and azobisisobutyronitrile as the surfactant and initiator, respectively. The nanoparticles at the amount of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4 parts per hundred of rubber (based on dry weight of nSiO2) were dispersed in the rubber blend compound and subsequently cured at 80°C for 3 h to prepare rubber nanocomposites. Using this technique, nanoparticles could be well dispersed in the rubber matrix. The influences of the nSiO2 and PS-nSiO2 on the mechanical and thermal properties of the resulting nanocomposites were quantified and compared. It is found that the tensile properties and thermal stability of the rubber blends were improved with the appropriate amounts of the nanofillers. However, the PS-nSiO2 exhibited reinforcing efficiency superior to nSiO2 with the same nSiO2 content due to the stronger rubber-filler interfacial adhesion.

Composites of styrene butadiene rubber/modified clay: mechanical, dielectric and morphological properties

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salwa H. El-Sabbagh ◽  
Doaa Samir Mahmoud ◽  
Nivin M. Ahmed ◽  
A.A. Ward ◽  
Magdy Wadid Sabaa
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Electron Micrographs ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Modified Clay ◽  
Styrene Butadiene

Purpose This paper aims to study the role of organobentonite (OB) as a filler to improve the mechanical strength of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR). Organoclay was first prepared by modifying bentonite with different concentrations of N-cetyl-N, N, N-triethyl ammonium bromide. A series of SBR composites reinforced with OB were prepared using master-batch method. Design/methodology/approach The curing characteristics, mechanical properties, thermal behavior, dielectric properties and morphology of SBR/OB composites were investigated. Findings The elastic modulus and tensile strength of composites were increased by inclusion of OB, while the elongation at break was decreased, due to the increase in the degree of cross-linking density. Thermal gravimetric analysis revealed an improvement in the thermal stability of the composite containing 0.5 cation exchange capacity (CEC) OB, while the scanning electron micrographs confirmed more homogenous distribution of 0.5CEC OB in the rubber matrix. Also, SBR/0.5CEC OB showed low relative permittivity and electrical insulating properties. Research limitations/implications Bentonite has been recognized as a potentially useful filler in polymer matrix composites because of their high swelling capacity and plate morphology. Practical implications OB improves the cured rubber by increasing the tensile strength and the stiffness of the vulcanizate. Social implications Using cheap clay in rubber industry lead to production of low cost products with high efficiency. Originality/value The clay represents a convenient source because of their environmental compatibility. The low cost and easy availability make the modified clay used as fillers in rubber matrices, and the resultant composites can be applied in variety industrial of applications such as automobile industries, shoe outsoles, packaging materials and construction engineering.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Impact on the Mechanical Properties of Modification of Oligohydroxyethers in Organic Solvent Solution with Rubbers

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 519
Author(s):  
Vitalii Bezgin ◽  
Agata Dudek ◽  
Adam Gnatowski
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Scientific Paper ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Styrene Butadiene ◽  
The Impact

This paper proposes and presents the chemical modification of linear hydroxyethers (LHE) with different molecular weights (380, 640, and 1830 g/mol) with the addition of three types of rubbers (polysulfide rubber (PSR), polychloroprene rubber (PCR), and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)). The main purpose of choosing this type of modification and the materials used was the possibility to use it in industrial settings. The modification process was conducted for a very wide range of modifier additions (rubber) per 100 g LHE. The materials obtained in the study were subjected to strength tests in order to determine the effect of the modification on functional properties. Mechanical properties of the modified materials were improved after the application of the modifier (rubber) to polyhydroxyether (up to certain modifier content). The most favorable changes in the tested materials were registered in the modification of LHE-1830 with PSR. In the case of LHE-380 and LHE-640 modified in cyclohexanol (CH) and chloroform (CF) solutions, an increase in the values of the tested properties was also obtained, but to a lesser extent than for LHE-1830. The largest changes were registered for LHE-1830 with PSR in CH solution: from 12.1 to 15.3 MPa for compressive strength tests, from 0.8 to 1.5 MPa for tensile testing, from 0.8 to 14.7 MPa for shear strength, and from 1% to 6.5% for the maximum elongation. The analysis of the available literature showed that the modification proposed by the authors has not yet been presented in any previous scientific paper.

scholarly journals Hybrid Silica-Based Fillers in Nanocomposites: Influence of Isotropic/Isotropic and Isotropic/Anisotropic Fillers on Mechanical Properties of Styrene-Butadiene (SBR)-Based Rubber

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 2413
Author(s):  
Mariapaola Staropoli ◽  
Vincent Rogé ◽  
Enzo Moretto ◽  
Joffrey Didierjean ◽  
Marc Michel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Synergetic Effect ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Precipitated Silica ◽  
Scanning Transmission ◽  
Styrene Butadiene

The improvement of mechanical properties of polymer-based nanocomposites is usually obtained through a strong polymer–silica interaction. Most often, precipitated silica nanoparticles are used as filler. In this work, we study the synergetic effect occurring between dual silica-based fillers in a styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)/polybutadiene (PBD) rubber matrix. Precipitated Highly Dispersed Silica (HDS) nanoparticles (10 nm) have been associated with spherical Stöber silica nanoparticles (250 nm) and anisotropic nano-Sepiolite. By imaging filler at nano scale through Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy, we have shown that anisotropic fillers align only in presence of a critical amount of HDS. The dynamic mechanical analysis of rubber compounds confirms that this alignment leads to a stiffer nanocomposite when compared to Sepiolite alone. On the contrary, spherical 250 nm nanoparticles inhibit percolation network and reduce the nanocomposite stiffness.

Particle Size, Structure and Powdering Process of Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticles Filled Powdered Styrene-Butadiene Rubber

2011 ◽  
Vol 415-417 ◽  
pp. 237-242
Author(s):  
Zhou Da Zhang ◽  
Xue Mei Chen ◽  
Guo Liang Qu
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Size Structure ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Particle Structure ◽  
Styrene Butadiene ◽  
New Particles

Calcium carbonate nanoparticles (nano-CaCO3) filled powdered styrene-butadiene rubber (P(SBR/CaCO3) was prepared by adding nano-CaCO3 particles, encapsulant and coagulant to styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) latex by coacervation, and the particle size distribution, structure were studied. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to investigate the (P(SBR/CaCO3) particle structure, and a powdering model was proposed to describe the powdering process. The process includes: (i) the latex particles associated with the dispersed nano-CaCO3 particles (adsorption process) to form “new particles” and (ii) the formation of P(SBR/CaCO3) by coagulating “new particles”. The SEM results also shown that the nano-CaCO3 and rubber matrix have formed a macroscopic homogenization in the (P(SBR/CaCO3) particles and nano-CaCO3 dispersed uniformly in the rubber matrix with an average diameter of approximately 50 nm.

scholarly journals An Efficient and Sustainable Approach to Prepare Carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals for Rubber Reinforcement Featuring Dual Crosslinking Networks

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Hu ◽  
Zhengqing Kong ◽  
Ke Liu ◽  
Jinli Qin ◽  
Yuhong Tao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cellulose Nanocrystals ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Chemical Reactivity ◽  
Epoxy Group ◽  
Crosslinking Agent ◽  
Covalent Bond ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Carboxyl Groups ◽  
Butadiene Rubber

Abstract The surface functionalization of CNCs and the construction of strong interfacial adhesion between CNCs and rubber matrix are effective way to achieve high performance rubber/CNCs nanocomposites. Herein, carboxylation of sulphated cellulose nanocrystals (CNC-OSO3H) was conducted in aqueous medium by using citric acid as modifier. Large amount of carboxyl groups was successfully grafted on the surface of CNC-OSO3H, which endows the carboxylated CNC-OSO3H (abbreviate as CNC-CA) with higher chemical reactivity and thermal stability. Subsequently, carboxylated styrene butadiene rubber (XSBR)/CNC-CA nanocomposites with dual crosslinking design were prepared by using polyethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (PEGDE) as the crosslinking agent and CNC-CA as the reinforcing fillers. FTIR investigation found that in the obtained nanocomposites, the carboxyl groups on CNC-CA and XSBR formed hydrogen bonds (physical crosslinking) with each other, and the carboxyl groups formed covalent bond with the epoxy group on PEGDE simultaneously. The coexistence of physical and chemical crosslinking improved the interface compatibility between CNC-CA and XSBR matrix, accelerated the homogenous dispersion of CNC-CA and realized the crosslinking of the matrix itself. As expected, XSBR/CNC-CA nanocomposites with dual crosslinking network showed remarkable enhancement in tensile strength (up to 500%), modulus (up to 151%), work of fracture (up to 348%). This work provides both a facile and green approach to obtain carboxylated CNCs and a convenient method for the preparation of high-performance rubber nanocomposites with multiple interactions.

scholarly journals Influence of Eco-Friendly Processing Aids on Silica-Based Rubber Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (20) ◽  
pp. 7244
Author(s):  
Sung Ho Song
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Rubber Composites ◽  
Dispersing Agent ◽  
Styrene Butadiene ◽  
Processing Aids

As eco-friendly “green tires” are being developed in the tire industry, conventionally used carbon black is being replaced with silica in rubber compounds. Generally, as a lubricant and dispersing agent, processing aids containing zinc ions have been employed as additives. However, as zinc is a heavy metal, alternative eco-friendly processing aids are required to satisfy worldwide environmental concerns. Furthermore, non-toxic, degradable, and renewable processing aids are required to improve the mechanical properties of the rubber composites. In this study, we evaluated the effects of diverse silica-based processing aids containing hydrocarbon, benzene, and hydroxyl functional groups on the mechanical properties of rubber composites. Among them, rubber composites that used amphiphilic terpene phenol resin (TPR) with hydrophilic silica showed compatibility with the hydrophobic rubber matrix and were revealed to improve the mechanical and fatigue properties. Furthermore, owing to the enhanced dispersion of silica in the rubber matrix, the TPR/styrene butadiene rubber composites exhibited enhanced wet grip and rolling resistance. These results indicated that TPR had multifunctional effects at low levels and has the potential for use as a processing aid in silica-based rubber composites in tire engineering applications.

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