Comparison Studies on Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber Nanocomposites Depending on the Organically Modified Montmorillonites

2007 ◽  
Vol 119 ◽  
pp. 83-86
Author(s):  
Ji Young Mang ◽  
Dong Hoon Choi ◽  
Mi Jeong Han

A various organic modifiers depending on the substituents of ammonium ions were synthesized and used to prepare organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT). Nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR)/OMMT nanocomposites could be obtained using melt-compounding followed by hot-press vulcanization. d-Spacings of OMMT were changed as the chemical structures of modifiers were varied. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and tensile measurements of NBR nanocomposites revealed that the structures of organic modifiers affect the properties of NBR nanocomposites after vulcanization. Long alkyl chain of OMMT induced higher interaction between NBR and OMMT, resulting in higher tensile strength, Young’s modulus, and hardness of NBR/OMMT nanocomposites.

2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiula D. B. de Sousa ◽  
Carlos H. Scuracchio

The rheometric measurements were used to study the kinetics of vulcanization of the nanocomposites nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR)/organically modified montmorillonite in different concentrations. The presence of clay has modified the rheometric properties of rubber. However the Ea values were not significantly modified with the presence of nanofiller.


2007 ◽  
Vol 119 ◽  
pp. 115-118
Author(s):  
Kyoung Sub Lee ◽  
Mi Jeong Han

Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) nanocomposites were prepared from organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT). To enhace the dispersion properties of OMMT in SBR matrix, polybutadiene was modified with tetramethyl siloxane substituted with benzylamine, and the master batches of those were prepared by a solution process using tetrahydrofuran. SBR/master batch nanocomposites could be obtained by melt-compounding followed by hot-press vulcanization. Xray diffraction (XRD) studies revealed that the interlayer distances of OMMT were increased and the nanocomposites had the intercalated and exfoliated structures of OMMT by the nanocomposition of SBR with the master batch. Mechanical and dispersion properties of the nanocomposites from the master batch are superior to those of nanocomposites without master batch.


2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 599-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinhao Gong ◽  
Tingwei Wang

AbstractVarious ceramifiable ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) composites were prepared by melt blending with two kinds of glass frits, organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT) and whitened and capsulised red phosphorus (WCRP). The influence of different filler components and firing temperatures on the ceramifiable properties of the composites was studied. The dripping behaviour of the composites was analyzed by a vertical burning test. The microstructure of the residues was characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that the optimised EVA composite was free of melt dripping during burning with the addition of OMMT. A dimensionally stable and dense ceramic residue was also obtained, especially with the addition of WCRP. It was suggested that new phases were formed at firing temperatures, and WCRP could promote the formation of ceramic body which was not fused during firing at 900°C as evidenced by XRD.


2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 795-805 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.U. Wahit ◽  
A. Hassan ◽  
Z.A. Mohd Ishak ◽  
A. Abu Bakar

Rubber-toughened nanocomposites (RTNC) consisting of ternary blends of polyamide 6 (PA6), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene-octene elastomer (POE) containing 4 wt% of organophilic modified montmorillonite were produced by melt compounding followed by injection moulding. The blend composition was kept constant (PA6/PP=70/30 parts by weight) while the POE content was varied between 5 and 20 wt%. Maleated PP (PP-g-MA) was used as compatibilizer. The morphology of the RTNC was studied by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The mechanical properties of RTNC were studied through tensile, flexural, Izod impact and fracture toughness properties. While the tensile and flexural properties were found to decrease with the increasing concentration of POE, the toughness was significantly enhanced as compared to the neat PA6/PP blends. In general, the blends containing 10-15 wt% of POE had the best balance of stiffness, strength and toughness. The addition of 30 wt% of PP in the PA6 matrix improved the compatibility between PA6 and the rubber phase. XRD established that the organoclay was well dispersed (exfoliated) and preferentially embedded in the PA6 phase.


2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1700-1706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin-Ho Park ◽  
Jin-Hoe Kim ◽  
Jin-Woo Park ◽  
Jin-Hae Chang ◽  
Chang-Sik Ha

We prepared transparent polyimide (PI) and organo-modified montmorillonite (OMMT) nanocomposite films from the solution of poly(amic acid) and various amounts (0.5–2 wt%) of OMMT in N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc). The Poly(amic acid) was prepared from the reaction of 4,4′-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphthalic anhydride (6FDA) and 2,2′-bis (trifluoromethyl)-4,4′-diamino phenyl (TFDB). Dodecylamine (C12-) and dodecyltriphenylphosphonium chloride (C12PPh-Cl–) were used as organic modifiers in OMMT. The PI/OMMT nanocomposite films were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), UV-Vis transmission spectra, thermomechanical analysis (TMA), and rheometric dynamic analysis (RDA). As the OMMT contents is increased, PI/OMMT nanocomposites generally show better properties compared to pristine PI films, although the transparency of the PI/OMMT nanocomposite films is sacrificed slightly. However, it is concluded that these nanocomposite films are good candidates for potential flexible substrates.


2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ru Liang Zhang ◽  
Li Fen Zhao ◽  
Yu Dong Huang ◽  
Li Liu

AbstractThe effect of coupling agents on the mechanical properties of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR)/organophilic montmorillonite (OMMT) clay nanocomposites was studied using three different types of silane coupling agents, which were γ-(aminopropyl)triethoxysilane, γ-(mercaptopropyl) triethoxy silane, and bis-[(γ-triethoxy silane)proply] tetrasulfur. The NBR/OMMT nanocomposites were prepared via the melt compounding with OMMT clay. The effect of silane coupling agents on the dispersion of OMMT in the polymer matrix was studied by X-ray diffraction. Dynamic mechanical analysis was employed to investigate the mechanical properties change induced by the silane coupling agents. The results suggest improved mechanical properties for the nanocomposites with coupling agents of γ-(mercaptopropyl) triethoxy silane and bis-[(γ-triethoxy silane)proply] tetrasulfur, whereas reduced mechanical properties were observed for nanocomposites with γ-(aminopropyl)triethoxysilane.


Author(s):  
Yingtao Sun ◽  
Jiahao Li ◽  
Kerui Liao ◽  
Jing Hua ◽  
Zhaobo Wang

ABSTRACT Designing shape memory polymers (SMPs) based on thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) is an essential research topic. An efficient SMP is designed with typical sea-island structured ethylene–methacrylic acid copolymer/nitrile–butadiene rubber (EMA/NBR) TPVs in which the heat-control switched phase performed by the EMA phase is related to the shape fixity ability. The results show that the heat-triggered SMPs exhibit surprising shape memory properties (shape fixity >95%, shape recovery >95%, and fast recovery speed <30 s at the switching temperature of 95 °C). Through X-ray diffraction characterization, it is seen that the shape fixity of TPVs is achieved mainly through ethylene crystallization. The switching temperature is largely determined by the melting temperature (98 °C) obtained by differential scanning calorimetery.


Nanomaterials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Zakuwan ◽  
Ishak Ahmad

The synergistic effect of using κ-carrageenan bionanocomposites with the hybridization of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT) reinforcements was studied. The effects of different reinforcements and filler contents were evaluated through mechanical testing, and morphological and water uptake properties. The tensile strength and Young’s modulus of both bionanocomposites increased with filler loading and optimized at 4%. OMMT incorporation into the κ-carrageenan/CNCs bionanocomposites resulted in further mechanical property improvement with an optimum ratio of 1:1 (CNCs:OMMT) while maintaining high film transparency. X-ray diffraction and morphological analyses revealed that intercalation occurred between the κ-carrageenan bionanocomposite matrix and OMMT. The water uptake of the κ-carrageenan bionanocomposites was significantly reduced by the addition of both CNCs and OMMT. The enhancements in the mechanical properties and performance of the hybrid bionanocomposite indicate compatibility among the reinforcement, biopolymer, and well-dispersed nanoparticles. This renders the hybrid CNC/OMMT/κ-carrageenan nanocomposites extremely promising for food packaging applications.


2011 ◽  
Vol 110-116 ◽  
pp. 3818-3824
Author(s):  
Xiao Ping Wang ◽  
De Min Jia ◽  
An Min Huang

Organo-montmorillonite (OMMT) was compounded with Hydrogenated Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber (HNBR)(50% epoxidation) to prepare nanocomposites by melt mixing method. The nanometer scales of organoclays in rubber matrix were determined by X-ray diffraction testing, the exfoliated/intercalated structures of OMMT in HNBR were confirmed by transmission elector microscopy. The increases in tensile module and strength of HNBR/OMMT nanocomposites vulcanizaters were caused by the better interactions between rubber macromolecule chains and organoclay layers. The air-aging properties of nanocomposites enhanced by the increasing content of OMMT, which was leaded by the barrier characterize of nanodisperse OMMT layers. DMA test showed that the Tgs of HNBR/OMMT shifted to a higher temperature, as verified by the crosslinking density determination.


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