Nature-inspired Velcro compatibilization system for silica/rubber coupling

Rafal Anyszka; Maja Szczechowicz; Karolina Beton; Dariusz M. Bieliński; Anke  Blume

Nature-inspired Velcro compatibilization system for silica/rubber coupling

Rafal Anyszka, Maja Szczechowicz (Contributor), Karolina Beton (Contributor), Dariusz M. Bieliński (Contributor), Anke Blume (Contributor)

Elastomer Technology and Engineering

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Abstract

A new concept for an alternative silica/polymer coupling system was introduced to the tire industry in 2019 to overcome the disadvantage of the current system. If currently the relatively stiff covalent sulfur bridge of the silica/silane/polymer connection is broken, there is no possibility to reconnect. As a consequence, a completely different coupling concept was considered, mimicking the Velcro system known from nature. The tangled and cross-linked rubber macromolecules act as molecular loops and relatively long elastomer brushes grafted on the silica surface act as molecular hooks. The in-rubber properties will be presented to show the efficiency of this new system.

Original language	English
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 26 Feb 2020
Event	Tire Technology Expo 2020 - Hanover Messe, Hanover, Germany Duration: 25 Feb 2020 → 27 Feb 2020

Conference

Conference	Tire Technology Expo 2020
Country/Territory	Germany
City	Hanover
Period	25/02/20 → 27/02/20

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