Application of NR-Based Latex Reclaim: The Link Between Structure and Properties

2007 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. K. Dierkes ◽  
V. V. Rajan ◽  
J. W. M. Noordermeer ◽  
R. Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Viscoelastic Properties ◽  
Crosslink Density ◽  
Virgin Material ◽  
Structure And Properties ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Rubber Blends ◽  
Compression Set ◽  
Vulcanized Rubber ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Property Profile

Abstract Natural rubber based waste latex rubber (WLR) that is reclaimed with diphenyldisulphide by a thermo-mechanical process is blended with virgin rubber in different proportion to study the change in mechanical and viscoelastic properties. Two types of WLR differing mainly in the amount of polysulfidic linkages are reclaimed and blended with a virgin rubber compound with and without adjustment of the curing system, the former in order to compensate for the extra input of sulfur and accelerators due to the addition of reclaim. The cure behavior, final crosslink density and distribution, mechanical properties and dynamic viscoelastic properties of the blends with reclaimed WLR are compared to the property profile of the virgin material. The morphology of the blends as well as sulfur distribution between the matrix and the reclaim particle is analyzed. With increasing concentrations of WLR reclaim, tensile strength, tear strength and elongation at break decrease, whereas modulus at 100% elongation, compression set and hardness show an increase. The storage modulus of the vulcanized rubber blends decreases with increasing WLR reclaim content in the blend. Swelling measurements show that the crosslink density is reduced for the adjusted cure system but increased for a fixed cure system. These influences of reclaimed WLR on the property profile of a virgin compound will be discussed fundamentally in terms of morphology and crosslink distribution.

scholarly journals Curing and mechanical properties of chlorosulphonated polyethylene rubber blends

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Markovic ◽  
Vojislav Jovanovic ◽  
Suzana Samarzija-Jovanovic ◽  
Milena Marinovic-Cincovic ◽  
Jaroslava Budinski-Simendic
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Crosslink Density ◽  
Hydraulic Press ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Rubber Blends ◽  
Tensile Tester ◽  
Roll Mill ◽  
Cure Time ◽  
Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this paper the curing and mechanical properties of two series of prepared blends, i.e., chlorosulphonated polyethylene (CSM)/isobutylene-co-isoprene (IIR) rubber blends and chlorosulphonated polyethylene (CSM)/chlorinated isobutylene-co-isoprene (CIIR) rubber blends were carried out. Blends were prepared using a two roll-mill at a temperature of 40-50?C. The curing was assessed by using a Monsanto Oscillating Disc Rheometer R-100. The process of vulcanization accelerated sulfur of pure rubbers and their blends was carried out in an electrically heated laboratory hydraulic press under a pressure of about 4 MPa and 160?. The stress-strain experiments were performed using tensile tester machine (Zwick 1425). Results indicate that the scorch time, ts2 and optimum cure time, tc90 increase with increasing CSM content in both blends. The values of modulus at 100% and at 300% elongation and tensile strength increases with increasing CSM content, whereas elongation at break shows a decreasing trend. The enhancement in mechanical properties was supported by data of crosslink density in these samples obtained from swelling measurement and scanning electron microscopy studies of the rubber blends fractured surfaces.

CHARACTERIZATION AND CORRELATION OF THE NETWORK CHAIN DENSITY TO THE PROPERTIES OF FLUOROELASTOMER RUBBER

2020 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 274-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Boyd ◽  
I. Therrien ◽  
Richard. J. Pazur
Keyword(s):  
Crosslink Density ◽  
Double Quantum ◽  
Steady Increase ◽  
Intensity Data ◽  
Network Chain ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Compression Set ◽  
Low Field ◽  
Subsequent Application ◽  
Corrected Intensity

ABSTRACT The concentrations of triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC) in a peroxide-curable fluoroelastomer terpolymer containing 67 wt% of fluorine were varied to generate compounds of differing crosslink densities. Experimental analysis was undertaken using rheometry, hardness, stress–strain (Mooney–Rivlin), equilibrium solvent swell, and low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) using the double quantum (DQ) technique. Increasing the TAIC concentration caused a systematic rise in rheometry elastic torque, hardness, and tensile strength, whereas both elongation at break and swelling levels decreased. These results are concurrent with an enhanced overall level of crosslinking, which was confirmed by the steady increase of the Mooney–Rivlin C1 values. DQ NMR analysis using hydrogen and fluorine probes and subsequent application of fast Tikhonov regularization to the corrected intensity data were particularly useful in discerning the inhomogeneous nature of the compound morphology. The spatial distribution of the crosslink density suggests that the compound consists of small, highly crosslinked/entangled polymerized TAIC domains embedded within the elastic crosslinked matrix. A concentration of 3 phr of TAIC is optimal according to compression set testing.

scholarly journals Influence of filler system on the cure characteristics and mechanical properties of butyl reclaimed rubber

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 6045-6060
Author(s):  
Zafirah Zainal Abidin ◽  
Siti Nur Liyana Mamauod ◽  
Siti Salina Sarkawi ◽  
Nurshamimi Shahirah Binti Saimi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Crosslink Density ◽  
Rubber Content ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Cure Characteristics ◽  
Compression Set ◽  
Roll Mill ◽  
Mooney Viscosity

This research aimed to elucidate the effect of black and non-black filler systems on the cure characteristics and mechanical properties of butyl reclaimed rubber (BRR). In this study, BRR800 was the BRR investigated. Since reclaimed rubber is not entirely 100% rubber, actually being a mixture of rubber, carbon black, oil, zinc oxide, stearic acid and other compounding ingredients used in the original compounds, the reclaimed rubber content in each system was fixed at 161 parts per hundred (pphr). Each mixture was mixed using a two-roll mill. The fillers used in this study were carbon black and calcium carbonate. The Mooney viscosity, cure characteristics, crosslink density, and mechanical properties, such as hardness, abrasion resistance, compression set, tear strength, rebound resilience, and the tensile properties of the vulcanizates were investigated. The results showed that the Mooney viscosity of BRR800 filled with carbon black was increased effectively and had a faster curing time and higher crosslink density than BRR filled with calcium carbonate. In addition, except for compression set and elongation at break, the mechanical properties of BRR800 with a black filler system were higher than those of BRR800 with a non-black filler system.

Effect of ENR Contents on Cure Characteristic and Properties of NR/ENR/EVA Foam

2017 ◽  
Vol 889 ◽  
pp. 45-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chanchai Thongpin ◽  
Achiraya Muanwong ◽  
Jatuporn Yanyongsak ◽  
Pongsakorn Lorphaitoon
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Foaming Agent ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Rubber Blends ◽  
Rubber Blend ◽  
Compression Set ◽  
Cure Characteristic ◽  
Acetate Copolymer

This research studied foaming of natural rubber (NR), epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) and ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) blends vulcanizate. The contents of NR/ENR/EVA investigated were 60/10/30, 70/10/20, 50/20/30 and 60/20/20 to keep NR based to 70 and 80 % by weight whereas EVA contents were 20 and 30 % by weight. ENR used in this research was ENR 50. The content of ENR was varied as 10 and 20 % by weight with restpect to total polymer content. The Efficient vulcanization and peroxide systems were used for rubber vulcanization in order to cure both rubber and EVA. Oxydibenzenesulfonyl hydrazide (EW or OBSH) was used as foaming agent. The results showed that rubber blends with 20% ENR tended to show better compatibilization between NR and EVA. The viscosity of rubber blend which indicated by minumum torque was increased with the content of ENR. Cell size of rubber blends foam containing ENR 20 % showed rather normal distribution than ENR 10%. Foam with high content of NR based rubber showed slightly higher density than the other systems. Tensile properties of rubber blends foam were dependent upon NR based contents and compatibility between NR and EVA. Rubber blends foam with high ENR content showed higher specific secant modulus. The specific tensile strength and elongation at break were slightly inferior. The specific tear resistance of the rubber foam was independent on compatibility. High EVA content reduced both specific compressive modulus and compressive strength of the foam. For the foam that contained EVA domain showed permanent deformation and hence high in compression set. Compatibilized rubber blend foams and the foam with high EVA possessed low ball rebound resilience.

Comparative Study of NR/BR/PP and NR/NBR/PP Ternary Blends for High Abrasion Resistant Thermoplastic Vulcanizates

2013 ◽  
Vol 844 ◽  
pp. 131-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soriya Inted ◽  
Natinee Lopattananon ◽  
Bencha Thongnuanchan ◽  
Azizon Kaesaman
Keyword(s):  
Abrasion Resistance ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Rubber Blends ◽  
Vulcanized Rubber ◽  
Blending Method ◽  
Thermoplastic Vulcanizates ◽  
Pp Blends

High abrasion thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) based on natural rubber (NR)/butadiene rubber (BR)/polypropylene (PP) and NR/acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR)/PP were prepared using melt blending method. The rubber blends of 40/60 NR/BR and 40/60 NR/NBR were firstly prepared to investigate their mechanical and wear-resistant properties. The results indicated that the abrasion resistance of NR/BR blend was much higher than that of the NR/NBR blend, but the tensile strength and elongation at break were lower. TPVs made of NR/BR/PP and NR/NBR/PP blends were then prepared by melt-mixing the rubber blends (i.e., NR/BR or NR/NBR) and PP with composition of rubber to plastic of 60/40. It was found that the NR/BR/PP TPV showed higher strength and abrasion resistance when compared with the NR/NBR/PP TPV due to smaller domain of vulcanized rubber particles. The present study also suggested that the abrasion resistance of NR/BR/PP TPV was slightly lower than that of nylon 6.

scholarly journals Nanocomposite Cellulose Fibres Doped with Graphene Oxide and Their Biocidal Properties

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 204
Author(s):  
Tobiasz Maksymilian Gabryś ◽  
Beata Fryczkowska ◽  
Alicja Machnicka ◽  
Tadeusz Graczyk
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Structure And Properties ◽  
Cellulose Fibres ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Matrix Surface ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Biocidal Properties

The paper presents a method of obtaining composite cellulose fibres (CEL) doped with graphene oxide (GO) and the influence of GO nanoparticles on the structure and properties of the obtained fibres. Composite fibres (GO/CEL) were prepared using wet method from 5% CEL solutions in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate (EMIMAc) containing GO (0; 0.21; 0.50; 0.98; 1.97% w/w) dispersion in N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF). The fibres were coagulated in distilled water and methanol. Optical microscopy allowed us to demonstrate a good degree of GO additive dispersion in the CEL matrix. Surface morphology was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), which indicated interactions between the matrix and the additive. Strength tests have shown that GO/CEL fibres are characterised by high values of elongation at break (7.7–19.5%) and tenacity (~133–287 [MPa]). The obtained composite fibres are characterized by good biocidal properties against Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli), Gram-positive bacteria (Staphilococcus aureus), and fungi Candida albicans, and the resistance to microorganisms depends on the surface zeta potential value and the isoelectric point (IEP) of GO/CEL fibres.

Role of Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene in Changing Properties of EPDM/ENR Blends

2013 ◽  
Vol 844 ◽  
pp. 349-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarawut Prasertsri ◽  
Passakorn Amnuay ◽  
Khanitta Sripan ◽  
Pranee Nuinu
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Aging ◽  
Crosslink Density ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Compression Set ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Cure Time ◽  
Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber ◽  
Diene Rubber

In this research, the effect of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) on processability, mechanical properties, thermal aging and oil resistance of 80/20 ethylene-propylene diene rubber/epoxidized natural rubber (EPDM/ENR) blend was investigated. The amount of HTPB used was varied from 0-4 parts per hundred of rubber (phr). The results revealed that addition of HTPB into EPDM/ENR blend decreased the compound viscosity, while scorch time and cure time slightly increased with increasing HTPB content. Furthermore, hardness, tensile and tear strengths of the blend decreased due to the poor dispersion of fillers in the presence of HTPB. After thermal aging treatment, the crosslink density of all EPDM/ENR blends increased leading to increasing in 100% modulus, tensile strength and swelling resistance, as well as reducing in elongation at break. However, it had additional plus features that high resilience with low compression set was achieved in the blend containing 2 phr of HTPB.

scholarly journals Characterization of Blends of Virgin Nitrile Rubber and Compounded Nitrile Rubber Latex Waste Reclaimed with Urea: Part II - Physico-Mechanical Properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 733-737
Author(s):  
K.I.D.P. Perera ◽  
D.G. Edirisinghe ◽  
Laleen Karunanayake
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Nitrile Rubber ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Swelling Behaviour ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Rubber Blends ◽  
The Past ◽  
Compression Set ◽  
Rubber Waste

Recycling of rubber waste materials in order to convert these to usable products is one of the main challenges in the rubber industry. Reclaiming of rubber waste and blending it with virgin rubber have increased during the past due to the growing concern on the environment and increase in the prices of synthetic rubbers. Hence, the aim of this study is to partially replace virgin nitrile rubber (NBR) with reclaimed compounded NBR latex waste to develop new rubber blends suitable for special applications. In this study, physico-mechanical properties, ageing performance and swelling behaviour of virgin NBR / reclaimed NBR blend vulcanizates were evaluated and compared with those of the control vulcanizate produced solely with virgin NBR. Results showed that replacement of 50% virgin NBR with reclaimed NBR retained 71-86% of tensile strength, elongation at break and resilience. Hardness and modulus of this blend vulcanizate increased by less than 18%, whereas abrasion volume loss and compression set increased by 27%. Ageing resistance is similar to that of the control vulcanizate. Interestingly, resistance to swelling in toluene and ASTM oil No.3 increased by 14% and 32%, respectively. Hence, the 50:50 virgin NBR / reclaimed NBR vulcanizate would be suitable for oil resistant applications.

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