Modification of EPDM with Alkylphenol Polysulfide for use in tire sidewalls: 2 – Mechanistic and Morphological Characterizations

Hongmei Zhang, Rabin N. Datta, Auke G. Talma, Kangbo Lu, Joachim Loos, Jacques W.M. Noordermeer*

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Abstract

It has been shown that the mechanical properties of NR/BR/EPDM blends can be improved by using APPS as a modifier. In this paper, it is demonstrated that modification of EPDM with APPS takes place and saturation occurs when the APPS amount reaches 5 wt.-%. It is shown that the rubber/carbon black affinity improves by using APPS-grafted EPDM in the blend. TEM and STEM images clearly show that the NR/BR/APPS-EPDM blend contains a significantly higher content of homogeneous rubber phase than the unmodified NR/BR/EPDM blend. The much better distribution of the carbon black in the APPS-EPDM phase is considered the main reason for the improvement in properties of the blend.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)76-83
Number of pages8
JournalMacromolecular materials and engineering
Volume295
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Keywords

  • Alkylphenol polysulfide
  • Blends
  • Modification
  • Rubber
  • Tire sidewall

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