Effect of Carbon Black on the Mechanical Properties of Elastomers

1988 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 534-547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eberhard A. Meinecke ◽  
Mansour I. Taftaf
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Amplification Factor ◽  
Dynamic Testing ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Viscoelastic Effects ◽  
High Structure ◽  
Proper Analysis ◽  
Made In

Abstract The strain-amplification concept developed by Guth and Gold can predict the effect of carbon black loading on the mechanical properties of elastomers, provided that the experimental conditions and the samples correspond to the assumptions made in the derivation of the Guth-Gold equation, namely: a) Any artifacts arising from dynamic testing in tension have to be considered and eliminated by the proper analysis. b) Samples have to be prestretched prior to testing to break up particle agglomerations and to eliminate any possible entanglement slippage. c) Spherical particles have to be used or Medalia's occluded volume concept has to be applied for fillers with high structure. d) Hysteresis properties are dependent upon the square of the strain-amplification factor. e) Viscoelastic effects on the shape and level of stress-strain curves have to be eliminated.

ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITES BASED ON NANOSPHERICAL PARTICLES AND CARBON NANOTUBES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

2013 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 423-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliane Bokobza
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Mechanical And Electrical Properties ◽  
Polymer Filler ◽  
Spherical Silica

ABSTRACT The reinforcement of elastomeric materials by addition of mineral fillers represents one of the most important aspects in the field of rubber science and technology. The improvement in mechanical properties arises from hydrodynamic effects depending mainly on the amount of filler and the aspect ratio of the particles and also on polymer–filler interactions depending on the surface characteristics of the filler particles and the chemical nature of the polymer. The past few years have seen the extensive use of nanometer-scale particles of different morphologies on account of the small size of the filler and the corresponding increase in the surface area that allow a considerable increase in mechanical properties even at very low filler loading. Among these nanoparticles, spherical particles (such as silica or titania) generated in situ by the sol-gel process and carbon nanotubes are typical examples of materials used as a nanosize reinforcing additive. Specific features of filled elastomers are discussed through the existing literature and through results of the author's research based on poly(dimethylsiloxane) filled with spherical silica or titania particles and on styrene–butadiene rubber filled with multiwall carbon nanotubes. The reinforcing ability of each type of filler is discussed in terms of morphology, state of dispersion (investigated by transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, small-angle neutron scattering), and mechanical and electrical properties. In addition, the use of molecular spectroscopies provides valuable information on the polymer–filler interface. Spherical silica and titania spherical particles are shown to exhibit two distinct morphologies, two different polymer–filler interfaces that influence the mechanical properties of the resulting materials. The superiority of carbon nanotubes over carbon black for mechanical reinforcement and electrical conduction is mainly attributed to their large aspect ratio rather than to strong polymer–filler interactions. The use of hybrid fillers (carbon nanotubes in addition to carbon black or silica, for example) has been shown to give promising results by promoting an enhancement of mechanical and electrical properties with regard to each single filler.

Effects of Processing Variables on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Black Filled Rubber

1978 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 1006-1022 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Wijayarathna ◽  
W. V. Chang ◽  
R. Salovey
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Secondary Structure ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Term Structure ◽  
Primary Structure ◽  
Filler Particle ◽  
Structural Heterogeneity ◽  
Mixing Process ◽  
High Structure

Abstract Vulcanizate properties such as tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and tear resistance, are often enhanced by the introduction of structural heterogeneity. This is usually achieved by incorporating fillers into the polymer matrix. In addition to the type of filler and polymer used, mechanical properties depend on factors such as filler particle size, distribution, filler-polymer interaction, and network homogeneity. These factors are largely governed by the conditions of the mixing. The most widely used filler in rubber is carbon black. Carbon black, produced by the pyrolysis of hydrocarbons, is in the form of fused primary aggregates which flocculate to form large secondary aggregates held together by van der Waal forces. The term structure, as applied to carbon black, commonly refers to both primary and secondary aggregates and is designated as primary or secondary structure. The reinforcement of rubber by carbon black depends considerably on the particle size and structure of the black used. Voet and associates have shown evidence that the primary structure is not broken down by shearing action during mixing. However, Heckman and Medalia and Gessler claim that fracture of the primary structure could result from severe mechanical shear. The general consensus is that breakdown of the primary structure of carbon black is not extensive in the usual mixing process. Boonstra and Medalia, among others, reported that large agglomerates remaining after insufficient mixing have a deleterious effect on the rupture properties of vulcanizates. Hence, an optimal mixing process does not destroy secondary aggregates. The secondary structure plays an important role in the dispersion of carbon black during mixing as rubber is squeezed into both primary and secondary aggregates. Low structure blacks pack much more tightly than high structure ones and are more difficult to disperse.

Dynamics of Nanoparticle Chain Aggregates of Carbon Under Tension

2003 ◽  
Vol 778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajdip Bandyopadhyaya ◽  
Weizhi Rong ◽  
Yong J. Suh ◽  
Sheldon K. Friedlander
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Polymer Film ◽  
Elastic Behavior ◽  
Small Strains ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Chain Aggregates ◽  
Nanoparticle Chains ◽  
Reinforcing Filler

AbstractCarbon black in the form of nanoparticle chains is used as a reinforcing filler in elastomers. However, the dynamics of the filler particles under tension and their role in the improvement of the mechanical properties of rubber are not well understood. We have studied experimentally the dynamics of isolated nanoparticle chain aggregates (NCAs) of carbon made by laser ablation, and also that of carbon black embedded in a polymer film. In situ studies of stretching and contraction of such chains in the transmission electron microscope (TEM) were conducted under different maximum values of strain. Stretching causes initially folded NCA to reorganize into a straight, taut configuration. Further stretching leads to either plastic deformation and breakage (at 37.4% strain) or to a partial elastic behavior of the chain at small strains (e.g. 2.3% strain). For all cases the chains were very flexible under tension. Similar reorientation and stretching was observed for carbon black chains embedded in a polymer film. Such flexible and elastic nature of NCAs point towards a possible mechanism of reinforcement of rubber by carbon black fillers.

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Tenun Pahang Fabrics using Alternative Yarns

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Engku Liyana Zafirah Engku Mohd Suhaimi ◽  
Jamil Salleh ◽  
Suzaini Abd Ghani ◽  
Mohamad Faizul Yahya ◽  
Mohd Rozi Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
The Other ◽  
Silk Fabrics ◽  
Recovery Angle ◽  
Made In

An investigation on the properties of Tenun Pahang fabric performances using alternative yarns was conducted. The studies were made in order to evaluate whether the Tenun Pahang fabric could be produced economically and at the same time maintain the fabric quality. Traditional Tenun Pahang fabric uses silk for both warp and weft. For this project, two alternative yarns were used which were bamboo and modal, which were a little lower in cost compared to silk. These yarns were woven with two variations, one with the yarns as weft only while maintaining the silk warp and the other with both warp and weft using the alternative yarns. Four (4) physical testings and three (3) mechanical testings conducted on the fabric samples. The fabric samples were evaluated including weight, thickness, thread density, crease recovery angle, stiffness and drapability. The results show that modal/silk and bamboo silk fabrics are comparable in terms of stiffness and drapability, hence they have the potential to replace 100% silk Tenun Pahang.

scholarly journals Enhancement of Chloroprene/Natural/Butadiene Rubber Nanocomposite Properties Using Organoclays and Their Combination with Carbon Black as Fillers

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1085
Author(s):  
Patricia Castaño-Rivera ◽  
Isabel Calle-Holguín ◽  
Johanna Castaño ◽  
Gustavo Cabrera-Barjas ◽  
Karen Galvez-Garrido ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Rubber Blends ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Chloroprene Rubber

Organoclay nanoparticles (Cloisite® C10A, Cloisite® C15) and their combination with carbon black (N330) were studied as fillers in chloroprene/natural/butadiene rubber blends to prepare nanocomposites. The effect of filler type and load on the physical mechanical properties of nanocomposites was determined and correlated with its structure, compatibility and cure properties using Fourier Transformed Infrared (FT-IR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and rheometric analysis. Physical mechanical properties were improved by organoclays at 5–7 phr. Nanocomposites with organoclays exhibited a remarkable increase up to 46% in abrasion resistance. The improvement in properties was attributed to good organoclay dispersion in the rubber matrix and to the compatibility between them and the chloroprene rubber. Carbon black at a 40 phr load was not the optimal concentration to interact with organoclays. The present study confirmed that organoclays can be a reinforcing filler for high performance applications in rubber nanocomposites.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties of Cement-Treated Soil Mixed with Cellulose Nanofibre

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (14) ◽  
pp. 6425
Author(s):  
Hidenori Takahashi ◽  
Shinya Omori ◽  
Hideyuki Asada ◽  
Hirofumi Fukawa ◽  
Yusuke Gotoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Geotechnical Engineering ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Soft Ground ◽  
Wood Cellulose ◽  
Treated Soil ◽  
Made In ◽  
Cement Treatment

Cellulose nanofibre (CNF), a material composed of ultrafine fibres of wood cellulose fibrillated to nano-order level, is expected to be widely used because of its excellent properties. However, in the field of geotechnical engineering, almost no progress has been made in the development of techniques for using CNFs. The authors have focused on the use of CNF as an additive in cement treatment for soft ground, where cement is added to solidify the ground, because CNF can reduce the problems associated with cement-treated soil. This paper presents the results of a study on the method of mixing CNF, the strength and its variation obtained by adding CNF, and the change in permeability. CNF had the effect of mixing the cement evenly and reducing the variation in the strength of the treated soil. The CNF mixture increased the strength at the initial age but reduced the strength development in the long term. The addition of CNF also increased the flexural strength, although it hardly changed the permeability.

Conductivity and mechanical properties of carbon black-reinforced poly(lactic acid) (PLA/CB) composites

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jipeng Guo ◽  
Chi-Hui Tsou ◽  
Yongqi Yu ◽  
Chin-San Wu ◽  
Xuemei Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid

scholarly journals Formation conditions and mechanical properties of aggregates produced in tephra–water–snow flows

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirofumi Niiya ◽  
Kenichi Oda ◽  
Daisuke Tsuji ◽  
Hiroaki Katsuragi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mixing Time ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Scaling Analysis ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Ice Slurry ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Formation Conditions ◽  
Snow And Ice

Abstract The formation of aggregates consisting of snow, water, and tephra has been reported in small-scale experiments on three-phase flows containing tephra, water, and snow, representing lahars triggered by snowmelt. Such aggregates reduce the mobility of mud flow. However, the formation mechanism of such aggregates under various conditions has not been investigated. To elucidate the formation conditions and mechanical properties of the aggregates, we performed mixing experiments with materials on a rotating table and compression tests on the resulting aggregates with a universal testing machine in a low-temperature room at $$0\,^{\circ }\text {C}$$ 0 ∘ C . From experiments with varying component ratios of the mixture and tephra diameter, the following results were obtained: (i) the aggregate grew rapidly and reached maturity after a mixing time of 5 min; (ii) the mass of aggregates increased with snow concentration, exhibiting an approximately linear relationship; (iii) single aggregates with large mass formed at lower and higher tephra concentrations, whereas multiple aggregates with smaller mass were observed at intermediate concentrations; (iv) the shape of the aggregate satisfied the similarity law for an ellipsoid; (v) the compressive mechanical behavior could be modeled by an empirical nonlinear model. The obtained mechanical properties of the aggregates were independent of the experimental conditions; (vi) scaling analysis based on the Reynolds number and the strength of the aggregates showed that the aggregates cannot form in ice-slurry lahars. Our findings suggest that low-speed lahars containing snow and ice are likely to generate aggregates, but snow and ice in the ice-slurry lahars are dispersed without such aggregates.

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