Possibility of Using Nanodispersed Fillers of Different Nature in Elastomer Composites

Abstract

One of the most important processes of rubber technology is the reinforcement of the elastomers with dispersed fi llers, chiefl y with carbon black. However, even with a wide variety of carbon black available, it is unable to satisfy requirements concerning the properties of rubber compounds of different designation.

Increase in the Effectiveness of Using Nanodispersed Carbon Fillers of Different Nature in Elastomer Composites

“…Assessment of the reinforcing activity of the investigated materials in elastomer composites of standard composition based on SKMS-30ARK methylstyrene butadiene rubber showed [12] that in their reinforcing activity the natural and synthetic ultradispersed carbon materials are inferior to the main grades of carbon black and at the same level as low-activity carbon black grades. The introduction of DCB, UDDs, fullerene black, and thermolysis residue into the rubber mix in a quantity of 50 parts is difficult because existing mixing technology does not make it possible adequately to disperse fillers with a specific surface greater than 150 m 2 /g in the elastomer matrix.…”