Reinforcement of Rubber

Reinforcement of Rubber
Author: Shinzo Kohjiya
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2020-04-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811537895

This book presents the most recent description of rubber reinforcement, focusing on the network-like structure formation of nanofiller in the rubber matrix under the presence of bound rubber. The resultant filler network is visualized by electron tomography applied to rubber. In the case of natural rubber, the self-reinforcement effect is uniquely functioning, and new template crystallization is suggested. Here, the crystallites are also believed to arrange themselves in a network-like manner. These results are of great use, particularly for engineers, in designing rubber reinforcement.

Science and Technology of Rubber

Science and Technology of Rubber
Author: James E. Mark
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 762
Release: 2011-07-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080456014

The Science and Technology of Rubber, Third Edition provides a broad survey of elastomers with special emphasis on materials with a rubber-like elasticity. As in the 2nd edition, the emphasis remains on a unified treatment of the material; exploring topics from the chemical aspects such as elastomer synthesis and curing, through recent theoretical developments and characterization of equilibrium and dynamic properties, to the final applications of rubber, including tire engineering and manufacturing. Many advances have been made in polymer and elastomers research over the past ten years since the 2nd edition was published. Updated material stresses the continuous relationship between the ongoing research in synthesis, physics, structure and mechanics of rubber technology and industrial applications. Special attention is paid to recent advances in rubber-like elasticity theory and new processing techniques for elastomers. This new edition is comprised of 20% new material, including a new chapter on environmental issues and tire recycling.

Reinforcement of Elastomers by Reactive Ionic Surfactant Filler

Reinforcement of Elastomers by Reactive Ionic Surfactant Filler
Author: Mengsha Qian
Publisher:
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2018
Genre: Elastomers
ISBN:

Elastomers without reinforcement are too weak and soft to meet the requirements of practical applications. To achieve the necessary strength and stiffness, particulate fillers are used to reinforce thermoset rubber. For thermoplastic elastomers, microphase-separated hard domains play the role of stiffening and strengthening the elastomer. Our group recently reported reactive supramolecular fillers based on [beta]-alanine oligomers. This thesis focuses on the use of reactive fillers containing a mercaptan tail and an ionic head as supramolecular filler for cured rubbers. The reactive functional groups of the fillers can form covalent bond with elastomers' backbone. After the reaction, the elastomer becomes an ionomer, which is defined as polymers with bonded ionic groups that are used under conditions where the salt species are in condense state. Since the polar ionic groups are incompatible with the low nonpolar polymer, microscopic phase separation will occur. The alkyl chain is attached to the ionic species to improve the compatibility. Ionic nanodomains formed by the polar ionic moieties are anticipated. The ion interaction within ionic clusters can serve as physical crosslinks. The reversibility of the supramolecular interaction offers a mechanism for energy dissipation that should increase mechanical properties of rubber. The extent of reinforcement and the supramolecular structure of ion-containing filler are studied.

Encyclopedia of Polymers and Composites

Encyclopedia of Polymers and Composites
Author: Sanjay Palsule
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 12000
Release: 2021-01-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783642371790

The Encyclopedia of Polymers and Composites provides all details of Polymeric Materials Science and Technology including historical developments, present status, and future potential. In 15 volumes, the Encyclopedia of Polymers and Composites covers: polymeric materials, engineering polymer blends, particulate and fibrous polymeric composite materials, that are the key materials for technology in the 21st Century. Fundamentals of structure of these materials are presented. Properties and effects of various parameters, like time and temperature on them are explained. Testing and Characterization of these materials as per global standard for various applications is presented. Individual polymers, blends, and composites are described, and several representative examples are also provided. The Encyclopedia also provides directions for future developments. It is organized in alphabetical order.

Fillers for Polymer Applications

Fillers for Polymer Applications
Author: Roger Rothon
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-03-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783319281162

This handbook provides an introduction to and reference information about the science behind the production and use of particulate fillers in polymer applications. Fillers play an important role and are used with practically all types of polymers: thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers.Readers will find an introduction to the topic of particulate fillers for polymer applications and their importance. The first chapters describe the use and characteristics of fillers in different polymer types, such as thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers. The following chapters compile and summarize comprehensive information about different filler materials which find application nowadays, including mineral fillers (for example feldspars, wollastonites, and many more) and inorganic fillers (barium sulphate, or clays), bio-fillers, recycled and sustainable fillers, and fillers for specific applications (for example flame-retardant fillers, fillers for electrically conductive applications, or thermally conductive additives).Offering key information, compiled by a mixed team of authors from academia and industry, this handbook will appeal to researchers and professionals working on and with particulate polymer fillers alike.