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Preparation and characterization of poly(styrene‐ co ‐butadiene) and polybutadiene rubber/clay nanocomposites
Author(s) -
Song M,
Wong CW,
Jin J,
Ansarifar A,
Zhang ZY,
Richardson M
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
polymer international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.592
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1097-0126
pISSN - 0959-8103
DOI - 10.1002/pi.1732
Subject(s) - organoclay , vulcanization , materials science , polybutadiene , natural rubber , nanocomposite , ultimate tensile strength , composite material , styrene butadiene , rheometry , polymer , styrene , copolymer
Poly(styrene‐ co ‐butadiene) rubber (SBR) and polybutadiene rubber (BR)/clay nanocomposites have been prepared. The effects of the incorporation of inorganically and organically modified clays on the vulcanization reactions of SBR and BR were analysed by rheometry and differential scanning calorimetry. A reduction in scorch time ( t s1 ) and optimum time ( t 95 ) was observed for both the rubbers when organoclay was added and this was attributed to the amine groups of the organic modifier. However, t s1 and t 95 were further increased as the clay content was increased. A reduction in torque value was obtained for the organoclay nanocomposites, indicating a lower number of crosslinks formed. The organoclays favoured the vulcanization process although the vulcanizing effect was reduced with increasing clay content. The tensile strength and elongation of SBR were improved significantly with organoclay. The improvement of the tensile properties of BR with organoclay was less noticeable than inorganic‐modified clay. Nevertheless, these mechanical properties were enhanced with addition of clay. The mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were dependent on filler size and dispersion, and also compatibility between fillers and the rubber matrix. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry