Abstract
Short-cut fibres are embedded into rubbers to raise mechanical properties, in particular the E-modulus, often in an anisotropic manner. In order to obtain optimal performance of short-fibres in elastomers, there are many governing factors which need special control:
- the interaction/coupling of the fibres to the matrix polymer;
- proper dispersion of the fibres, without fibre clusters;
- orientation of the short fibres to provoke anisotropy, whenever needed.
The relative importance of the many factors involved in short-cut aramid-fibre reinforced styrene-butadiene rubber: amount of fibres, processing parameters during mixing, fibre orientation and fibre-matrix interaction on curing behaviour and mechanical properties are quantified.
- the interaction/coupling of the fibres to the matrix polymer;
- proper dispersion of the fibres, without fibre clusters;
- orientation of the short fibres to provoke anisotropy, whenever needed.
The relative importance of the many factors involved in short-cut aramid-fibre reinforced styrene-butadiene rubber: amount of fibres, processing parameters during mixing, fibre orientation and fibre-matrix interaction on curing behaviour and mechanical properties are quantified.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 13 Sept 2017 |
Event | 2017 ITEC In Focus: Reinforcements for Tire Performance - Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls, Cuyahoga Falls, United States Duration: 13 Sept 2017 → 14 Sept 2017 |
Conference
Conference | 2017 ITEC In Focus |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Cuyahoga Falls |
Period | 13/09/17 → 14/09/17 |