Reinforcement of Solution Styrene Butadiene Rubber by Silane Functionalized Halloysite Nanotubes

We describe a nanocomposite based on solution styrene butadiene rubber (SSBR) and naturally occurring tube-like nanoparticles called halloysite nanotubes (HNT). Highly hydrophilic HNT nanotubes were modified by different silane coupling agents namely diethoxydimethyl silane (DMS) and bis[3-(triethox...

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Published in:Journal of macromolecular science. Part A, Pure and applied chemistry Pure and applied chemistry, 2013-01, Vol.50 (11), p.1091-1106
Main Authors: Raman, V. S., Rooj, S., Das, A., Stöckelhuber, K. W., Simon, F., Nando, G. B., Heinrich, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Butadiene
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Halloysite nanotubes
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Nanostructure
Nanotubes
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Scanning electron microscopy
silane coupling agent
Silanes
solution styrene butadiene rubber
Styrenes
surface modification
Technology of polymers
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Summary:We describe a nanocomposite based on solution styrene butadiene rubber (SSBR) and naturally occurring tube-like nanoparticles called halloysite nanotubes (HNT). Highly hydrophilic HNT nanotubes were modified by different silane coupling agents namely diethoxydimethyl silane (DMS) and bis[3-(triethoxysilyl)­propyl]tetrasulfide (TESPT) to ensure good dispersion of these nanoparticles in the hydrophobic SSBR matrix. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were used to characterize the functional groups on the surface of the HNT after the silane modification. Contact angle measurements, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were also carried out to understand the extent of modification. The reinforcing effect of modified HNT in SSBR matrix was perceived from both static and dynamic mechanical properties. The tensile strength and elongation at break of the modified HNT filled SSBR nanocomposites are found to be much higher than that of pristine HNT (pHNT) filled nanocomposites. In addition, transmission electron microscopic analysis unveiled the fact that, owing to more rubber-filler interaction modified HNT dispersed in a very fine state as compared with pHNT.
ISSN:1060-1325
1520-5738
DOI:10.1080/10601325.2013.829349