Thermooxidative aging of rubber composites based on NR and NBR with incorporated strontium ferrite

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ján Kruželák ◽  
Rastislav Dosoudil ◽  
Ivan Hudec

Rubber magnetic composites were prepared by incorporation of strontium ferrite in concentration scale ranging from 0 phr to 100 phr into rubber matrices based on natural rubber (NR) and acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR). The composite systems were exposed to the conditions of thermooxidative aging at 70°C for 7, 14, and 28 days. The influence of aging period on the behavior of prepared materials was considered based on investigation of their cross-link density, physical–mechanical, and magnetic characteristics. The results revealed that the influence of thermooxidative aging on composite characteristics is dependent on the type of rubber matrix. The thermooxidative aging was found to have negative effect on the cross-link density and tensile properties of composites based on NR, which were deteriorated in dependence of aging time. The possible influence of magnetic filler content on aging mechanism was observed during last period of aging after which the decrease in cross-link density and tensile characteristics was more pronounced with increasing content of strontium ferrite. By contrast, the cross-link density, modulus, and hardness of composites based on NBR were found to be positively influenced by aging as their values showed increasing trend with extension of aging period.

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-69
Author(s):  
Ján Kruželák ◽  
Andrea Kvasničáková ◽  
Rastislav Dosoudil ◽  
Ivan Hudec

Abstract Two types of composites based on natural rubber (NR) and strontium ferrite were tested in this study. Composites of the first type were prepared by incorporation of strontium ferrite in the concentration range ranging from 0 to 100 phr (parts per hundred rubber) into pure NR based rubber matrix, while with those of the second type, strontium ferrite was dosed in the same concentration level into NR based rubber batch with constant amount of carbon black — 25 phr. For rubber matrices cross-linking, a standard sulfur based curing system was used. This work is focused on the effect of magnetic filler content on physico-mechanical, magnetic and thermo-physical properties of composite materials. Subsequently, the cross-link density and the structure of the formed sulfidic cross-links were examined. The results showed that the cross-link density of both types of composites increased with the increasing content of magnetic filler, while the structure of the sulfidic cross-links was almost not influenced by the amount of strontium ferrite. Tensile strength of rubber composites with pure rubber matrix was slightly improved by the incorporation of ferrite, while in case of composites based on a carbon black batch, the incorporation of magnetic filler resulted in the decrease of this characteristic. The presence of magnetic filler in both types of composites leads to a significant increase of the remanent magnetic induction.


2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 421-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ján Kruželák ◽  
Martina Matvejová ◽  
Rastislav Dosoudil ◽  
Ivan Hudec

In the first part of the research, rubber magnetic composites were prepared by incorporation of strontium and barium ferrite in concentration scale ranging from 0 to 200 phr into rubber matrices based on acrylonitrile–butadiene rubber and styrene–butadiene rubber. The main objective was to investigate the influence of the type and content of magnetic filler on the cross-link density, physical–mechanical and magnetic characteristics of the prepared composites. In the second part of the study, the content of magnetic fillers was kept on constant level—200 phr and the main aim was to investigate the change in mutual combination of both fillers on the cross-linking and properties of the rubber magnets. The results revealed that both fillers show reinforcement effect in the rubber matrices. The higher tensile strength of composites was achieved by application of barium ferrite. Magnetic properties of composite materials were significantly influenced by magnetic characteristics of magnetic fillers. Higher remanent magnetic induction of barium ferrite was reflected in higher remanent magnetization of the equivalent composites. On the other hand, higher coercivity of strontium ferrite resulted in higher coercivity of strontium ferrite-filled composites.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ján Kruželák ◽  
Richard Sýkora ◽  
Rastislav Dosoudil ◽  
Ivan Hudec

Rubber magnetic composites were prepared by incorporation of unmodified and surface modified strontium ferrite into rubber matrices based on NBR and NBR/PVC. Strontium ferrite was dosed to the rubber matrices in concentration scale ranging from 0 to 100 phr. The main goal was to investigate the influence of the type of ferrite on the curing process, physical-mechanical and magnetic properties of composites. The mutual interactions between the filler and rubber matrices were investigated by determination of cross-link density and SEM analysis. The incorporation of magnetic fillers leads to the increase of cross-link density and remanent magnetic induction of composites. Moreover, the improvement of physical-mechanical properties was achieved in dependence on the content of magnetic fillers. Surface modification of ferrite contributed to the enhancement of adhesion on the interphase filler-rubber. It can be stated that ferrite exhibits reinforcing effect in the composite materials and this reinforcing behavior was emphasized with the increase in polarity of the rubber matrix.


2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 459-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ján Kruželák ◽  
Richard Sýkora ◽  
Rastislav Dosoudil ◽  
Ivan Hudec

In the present work, rubber magnetic composites were prepared by incorporation of strontium ferrite into rubber matrices based on natural rubber (NR) and acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR). The sulfur and peroxide curing systems were introduced in cross-linking of rubber matrices. The research was aimed at the evaluation of magnetic filler content and type of curing system on the cross-link density, physical–mechanical and magnetic properties of prepared composites. The relationship between the composition of elastomers and cross-link structure within the rubber matrices, formed by applying different curing systems, was under investigation through strain–stress behavior of tested materials. The achieved results showed that ferrite behaves as a reinforcing filler in peroxide-cured composites based on NR, and in both, sulfur as well as peroxide-cured composites based on NBR. The results also demonstrated that the cross-linking degree and the type of cross-link structure as well as the composition of rubber matrices, to a large extent, influence the property spectrum of tested composite systems.


2016 ◽  
Vol 88 (12) ◽  
pp. 1103-1116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Massimo Polgar ◽  
Robin R.J. Cerpentier ◽  
Gijs H. Vermeij ◽  
Francesco Picchioni ◽  
Martin van Duin

Abstract It is well-known that the properties of cross-linked rubbers are strongly affected by the cross-link density. In this work it is shown that for thermoreversibly cross-linked elastomers, the type and length of the cross-linker also have a significant effect. A homologous series of diamine and bismaleimide cross-linkers was used to cross-link maleic-anhydride-grafted EPM irreversibly and furan-modified EPM thermoreversibly, respectively. Bismaleimide cross-linkers with a polarity close to that of EPM and a relatively low melting point have a better solubility in the rubber matrix, which results in higher chemical conversion and, thus, higher cross-link densities at the same molar amount of cross-linker. Samples cross-linked with different spacers (aromatic and aliphatic spacers of different lengths) were compared at the same cross-link density to interpret the effects on the material properties. The rigid character of the short aliphatic and the aromatic cross-linkers accounts for the observed increase in hardness, Young´s modulus and tensile strength with respect to the longer, more flexible aliphatic cross-linkers. In conclusion, the structure of the cross-linking agent can be considered as an alternative variable in tuning the rubber properties, especially for thermoreversibly cross-linked rubber.


2020 ◽  
pp. 096739112095650
Author(s):  
Ján Kruželák ◽  
Andrea Kvasničáková ◽  
Rastislav Dosoudil ◽  
Ivan Hudec ◽  
Jarmila Vilčáková

In the present work, barium ferrite in constant loading was dosed to the rubber matrices based on NR, SBR and NBR. Sulfur, peroxide and mixed sulfur and peroxide curing systems were applied for cross-linking of rubber magnetic composites. The application of sulfur or peroxide curing system leads to the formation of different types of linkages between rubber chain segments. As the structure of the formed cross-links plays a significant role in determining the final properties of rubber articles, the main aim of the work was to use the combination of curing systems in order to suppress the disadvantages of both systems and possibly to highlight their benefits. The results showed that composition of curing system has considerable influence on cross-link density of composites, which was subsequently reflected in typical change of physical-mechanical properties and glass transition temperature. The tensile strength was improved with increasing amount of peroxide curing system. The reason can be attributed to the presence of co-agent zinc methacrylate, which exhibits strong adhesion to magnetic filler and thus it contributes to the improvement of compatibility and homogeneity on the interphase filler–rubber. On the hand, there was observed no influence of curing system composition or type of rubber matrix on magnetic characteristics of composites.


Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ján Kruželák ◽  
Viera Karlíková ◽  
Rastislav Dosoudil ◽  
Katarína Tomanová ◽  
Ivan Hudec

Strontium ferrite was compounded with acrylonitrile butadiene rubber to prepare rubber magnetic composites. For cross-linking of the prepared materials, peroxide curing systems consisting of dicumyl peroxide as curing agent and zinc salts of acrylic and methacrylic acids as co-agents were used. The amount of strontium ferrite was kept constant in all experiments, while the main objective of the work was to investigate the composition of curing system and both types of co-agents on the cross-linking, physical-mechanical, dynamic and magnetic properties of the rubber magnets. The results showed that the change in composition of curing system has significant influence on cross-link density and properties of the tested composite materials. With an increasing amount of zinc based co-agents, significant improvement of tensile strength was achieved. The application of zinc based co-agents in peroxide vulcanization of rubber magnetic composites leads to the preparation of rubber magnets with not only good magnetic properties, but also with improved physical-mechanical characteristics.


2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-270
Author(s):  
Andrea Kvasničáková ◽  
Ján Kruželák ◽  
Elena Medlenová ◽  
Rastislav Dosoudil ◽  
Ivan Hudec ◽  
...  

Barium ferrite in constant amount (50 phr) was incorporated into styrene-butadiene rubber to prepare rubber magnetic composites. Dicumyl peroxide was used as a curing agent for cross-linking of the prepared composites. Four different types of low-molecular-weight organic compounds were applied as coagents to enhance the efficiency of cross-linking process and to improve the compatibility between the rubber and the filler on the interphase. The main goal of this work was to investigate the influence of the composition of peroxide curing system on cross-link density, physical–mechanical and magnetic properties of the composites. The results revealed that the type and amount of coagents have no influence on magnetic properties of the rubber magnets. On the other hand, cross-link density and physical–mechanical properties were significantly dependent on the composition of curing system. The increase of tensile strength can be attributed to the improvement of adhesion on the interphase filler–rubber due to the presence of coagents.


Soft Matter ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (40) ◽  
pp. 7993-8000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingyu Li ◽  
Jianyu Li ◽  
Hui Na ◽  
Joost J. Vlassak

We demonstrate that the fracture energy of ionogels correlates inversely with the cross-link density. The behavior of ionogels is well captured by the ideal elastomeric gel model.


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