Carboxylated acrylo nitrile butadiene rubber latex/kaolin nanocomposites: preparation and properties

Carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber (XNBR)-based nanocomposites with varying amounts of nanokaolin were produced by latex stage mixing. Sonication of the unmodified kaolin and the technique adopted for the preparation of the composite have helped to get a uniform dispersion of clay in XNBR matrix....

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Published in:Composite interfaces 2014-07, Vol.21 (6), p.571-583
Main Authors: Nair, K. Preetha, Nair, Ajalesh B., Joseph, Rani
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
carboxylated nitrile rubber
intercalation
nanokaolin
reinforcing filler
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Summary:Carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber (XNBR)-based nanocomposites with varying amounts of nanokaolin were produced by latex stage mixing. Sonication of the unmodified kaolin and the technique adopted for the preparation of the composite have helped to get a uniform dispersion of clay in XNBR matrix. Nanokaolin caused enhancement in the mechanical properties of the composites. Proper dispersion of the clay particles, partial exfoliation/intercalation of clay, and interaction of clay with the polar rubber latex made nanokaolin good reinforcing filler in XNBR latex. Swelling studies conducted in methyl ethyl ketone showed a decrease in the swelling index and solvent uptake confirming the hindrance exerted by clay and the possible clay-rubber interaction. Increase in complex modulus obtained from the strain sweep analysis is a further evidence for better rubber filler interaction. The composites were characterized by the scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, and atomic force microscopy.
ISSN:0927-6440
1568-5543
DOI:10.1080/15685543.2014.899198