Abstract
Filler-to-rubber interaction is a key parameter in reinforcement of rubber. This paper presents an investigation into the morphology of silica-reinforced Natural Rubber (NR) in presence and absence of a silane coupling agent, bis(triethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulfide (TESPT). Improvement of the microdispersion of silica in NR with the use of TESPT is observed by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) imaging. Using a special network visualization technique based on Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), insight into the silica-torubber interaction in NR is gained. The presence of TESPT leads to strong-rubber bonding, which prevents formation of vacuoles.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 29-33 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | KGK Kautschuk, Gummi, Kunststoffe |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- METIS-303233
- IR-90387