Identifying polymer network structures in tire tread compounds by TSSR

Dave Breen; Wisut Kaewsakul; Raymond Zeeman; Anke Blume

Identifying polymer network structures in tire tread compounds by TSSR

Dave Breen
, Wisut Kaewsakul (Contributor)
, Raymond Zeeman (Contributor)
, Anke Blume

Elastomer Technology and Engineering

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Abstract

Polymer networks in rubber vulcanisates are commonly characterised by crosslink density and crosslink structure. These crosslink characteristics greatly influence the properties of vulcanised rubber compounds. Therefore, their reliable characterisation is essential. This study explores if Temperature Scanning Stress Relaxation (TSSR) can be used as a safer, more cost-effective and time-saving method to quantify polymer network density and to distinguish different types of sulphidic crosslinks in filled rubber compounds.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 3 Mar 2026
Event	Tire Technology Expo Conference 2026 - Deutsche Messe, Hannover, Germany Duration: 3 Mar 2026 → 5 Mar 2026 https://tiretechnology-expo.com/

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Conference	Tire Technology Expo Conference 2026
Country/Territory	Germany
City	Hannover
Period	3/03/26 → 5/03/26
Internet address	https://tiretechnology-expo.com/

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