Enhancing the Anti-Migration Performance and Mechanical Properties of EPDM Insulation through Functionalized GO

Abstract

The excessive migration of small molecular plasticizers in solid propellants may lead to debonding and changes in combustion characteristics, affecting the safety of solid rocket motors. Herein, two functionalized graphene oxides (GO) were used to enhance the anti-migration performance of EPDM insulation. GO, 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane-modified GO (AGO) and octadecylamine-modified GO (HGO) were filled into EPDM to fabricate EPDM insulation. The anti-migration properties and migration kinetics of EPDM insulations were studied using immersion tests. Moreover, the mechanical properties, including the tensile properties, crosslink density, hardness, and aging resistance of different EPDM insulations, were also explored. Compared with GO, AGO, and HGO obviously enhanced the anti-migration and mechanical properties of the EPDM insulations. This study shows that the anti-migration performance of EPDM insulation can be enhanced by functionalized GO.