Comparative Analysis of Cure Behaviors, Mechanical Properties, and Swelling Resistance in EPDM/SBR Composites with HNTs, APTES-Modified HNTs, and RH-Modified HNTs
A. Arunkumar, S. R. Venkataraman, S. Vishvanathperumal, V. Navaneethakrishnan
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Abstract
Rubber blending is a prominent technique for enhancing properties in final rubber products. This study investigates the interplay of filler concentration and surface modification in EPDM/SBR blend composites with halloysite nanotubes (HNTs). The effects of γ-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) and resorcinol-hexamethylenetetramine (RH) modifiers were examined. Comparing rubber blend composites with modified and unmodified HNTs, the findings reveal significant enhancements using RH-modified HNTs. These composites outperform those with APTES-modified and unmodified HNTs, notably improving mechanical properties. The addition of fillers increases crosslink density and filler-rubber interaction, reducing mole percent uptake. These trends result in significantly improved abrasion resistance in the composites. FESEM images show that RH-modified HNTs have superior distribution compared to APTES-modified and unmodified HNTs, highlighting their effective interaction and dispersion. These findings can guide the optimization and production of outdoor applications.
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The journal Silicon is intended to serve all those involved in studying the role of silicon as an enabling element in materials science. There are no restrictions on disciplinary boundaries provided the focus is on silicon-based materials or adds significantly to the understanding of such materials. Accordingly, such contributions are welcome in the areas of inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, nanoscience, environmental science, electronics and optoelectronics, and modeling and theory. Relevant silicon-based materials include, but are not limited to, semiconductors, polymers, composites, ceramics, glasses, coatings, resins, composites, small molecules, and thin films.