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Infrared dichroism and birefringence studies of silica‐filled styrene–butadiene rubbers
Author(s) -
Bokobza L.,
Ladouce L.,
Bomal Y.,
Amram B.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1934
Subject(s) - birefringence , silane , styrene butadiene , materials science , copolymer , natural rubber , infrared , styrene , swelling , polymer chemistry , composite material , polymer science , polymer , optics , physics
Infrared and birefringence measurements are used to characterize the orientational behavior of silica‐filled styrene–butadiene copolymers. The orientational data are correlated with the results of equilibrium swelling measurements. On the other hand, the role played by a silane couling agent bis(3‐triethoxysilylpropyl)tetrasulfide (TESPT), or “Si69”) on rubber/silica system is discussed. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 82: 1006–1012;2001