Chemistry of Various Accelerators in an E-SBR Model Compound

2006 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. C. Pierre ◽  
S. Datta ◽  
R. N. Datta ◽  
A. G. Talma

Abstract Sulfur vulcanization was carried out with 5-phenyl hex-2-ene serving as a model of e-SBR. Various accelerators have been used to study and compare the reactivity in a system containing sulfur and activators. Both HPLC and GC-MS analytical tools were used to identify the reaction products. It has been observed that the vulcanization in the presence of N-cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazole sulfenamide (CBS) generates a large amount of 2-marcaptobenzothiazole (MBT), which continuously increases and finally decreases suggesting further participation in vulcanization generating new crosslinks. The sulfenamide, N-cyclohexyl-4,6 dimethyl-2-pyrimidine sulfenamide (CDMPS) behaves different. Although it generates considerable amount of corresponding thiol, (4,6-dimethyl pyrimidine-2-thiol, DMMP) at the beginning of the reaction, no decrease has been observed during the course of further reaction suggesting that the accelerator, DMMP, somehow remains deactivated and therefore no changes in network is feasible. Identical differences exist between bis(2,2′benzothiazyl) disulfide (MBTS) and corresponding bis (4-methyl-2,2′benzothiazyl)disulfide (M-MBTS) in the reaction kinetics.

2004 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 512-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geert Heideman ◽  
Rabin N. Datta ◽  
Jacques W. M. Noordermeer ◽  
Ben van Baarle

Abstract This review provides relevant background information about the vulcanization process, as well as the chemistry of thiuram- and sulfenamide-accelerated sulfur vulcanization with emphasis on the role of activators, to lay a base for further research. It commences with an introduction of sulfur vulcanization and a summary of the reaction mechanisms as described in literature, followed by the role of activators, particularly ZnO. The various possibilities to reduce ZnO levels in rubber compounding, that have been proposed in literature, are reviewed. A totally different approach to reduce ZnO is described in the paragraphs about the various possible roles of multifunctional additives (MFA) in rubber vulcanization. Another paragraph is dedicated to the role of amines in rubber vulcanization, in order to provide some insight in the underlying chemical mechanisms of MFA systems. Furthermore, an overview of Model Compound Vulcanization (MCV) with respect to different models and activator/accelerator systems is given. In the last part of this review, the various functions of ZnO in rubber are summarized. It clearly reveals that the role of ZnO and zinc compounds is very complex and still deserves further clarification.


2003 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 876-891 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. N. Datta ◽  
A. G. Talma ◽  
S. Datta ◽  
P. G. J. Nieuwenhuis ◽  
W. J. Nijenhuis ◽  
...  

Abstract The use of thiurams such as Tetramethyl thiuram disulfide (TMTD) or Tetrabenzyl thiuram disulfide (TBzTD) has been explored to achieve higher cure efficiency. The studies suggest that a clear difference exists between the effect of TMTD versus TBzTD. TMTD reacts with Bis (triethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulfide (TESPT) and this reaction can take place even at room temperature. On the other hand, the reaction of TBzTD with TESPT is slow and takes place only at higher temperature. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with mass (MS) detection, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) and other analytical tools have been used to understand the differences between the reaction of TMTD and TESPT versus TBzTD and TESPT. The reaction products originating from these reactions are also identified. These studies indicate that unlike TMTD, TBzTD improves the cure efficiency allowing faster cure without significant effect on processing characteristics as well as dynamic properties. The loading of TESPT is reduced in a typical Green tire compound and the negative effect on viscosity is repaired by addition of anhydrides, such as succinic anhydride, maleic anhydride, etc.


Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaoheng Li ◽  
Yudong Xu ◽  
Hao Liu ◽  
Jianwei Zhang ◽  
Jiangxiong Wei ◽  
...  

In order to clarify the effect of the MgO–silica fume (SF) ratio on the reaction process of the MgO–SiO2–H2O system, the reaction products and degree of reaction were characterized. Furthermore, the parameters of the reaction thermodynamics were calculated and the reaction kinetics were deduced. The results indicate that a large amount of Mg(OH)2 and small quantities of magnesium silicate hydrate (M–S–H) gels were generated upon dissolution of MgO. However, the M–S–H gels were continuously generated until the SF or Mg(OH)2 was consumed completely. For a MgO dosage less than 50% of the total MgO–SiO2–H2O system, the main product was M–S–H gel, while for a MgO dosage greater than 50%, the main product was Mg(OH)2. The results indicate that M–S–H gels have greater stability than Mg(OH)2, and the final reaction product was prone to be M–S–H gels. Based on the experimental values, an equation is proposed for the reaction kinetics of MgO.


2004 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 336-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geert Heideman ◽  
Jacques W. M. Noordermeer ◽  
Rabin N. Datta ◽  
Ben van Baarle

Abstract Concern about the release of eco-toxic zinc species from rubbers into the environment leads to an increasing interest in potential substitutes. Although alternative metal oxides and zinc compounds as activators for sulfur vulcanization have been studied thoroughly, at present no viable alternative has been found to eliminate ZnO completely from rubber compounds, without significantly jeopardizing processing as well as performance characteristics. In this paper, the application of a new activator for sulfur vulcanization will be discussed. This activator is developed based on the assumption that an increase in the availability of Zn2+-ions could lead to a considerable reduction of ZnO in rubber compounds. Montmorillonite clay was used as carrier material and loaded with Zn2+-ions via an ion-exchange process. Application in a wide range of natural and synthetic rubbers has been explored. Results clearly demonstrate that this Zn-Clay can substitute conventional ZnO, retaining the curing and physical properties of the rubber products but reducing the zinc concentration with a factor 10 to 20. Model Compound Vulcanization studies have been used to gain an insight into the mechanism of this activator. It can be concluded that systems with Zn2+-ions on a support represent a new and novel route to reduce the zinc level, and therefore to minimize its environmental impact significantly.


Holzforschung ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 70 (9) ◽  
pp. 811-818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olesya Fearon ◽  
Susanna Kuitunen ◽  
Tapani Vuorinen

Abstract The degradation kinetics of a non-phenolic lignin model compound with α-carbonyl functionality (adlerone) has been studied by varying temperature and concentrations of sodium hydroxide, sodium hydrogen sulfide, and sodium sulfite. The kinetics of adlerone degradation and formation of its reaction products were monitored by UV-Vis spectroscopy and their structures were analyzed by GC/MS. The two step degradation of adlerone was studied in two separate experimental setups. In the first alkali catalyzed step, adlerone is converted to a β-elimination product that reacts further in the second step with hydrogen sulfide or sulfite ion. The Arrhenius kinetic parameters were derived by the KinFit software. The activation energy for the 1st step was 69.1 kJ mol-1, and for the 2nd step with sulfide 42.4 kJ mol-1 and with sulfite ion 35.8 kJ mol-1. The reaction mechanisms presented are in line with those published earlier: β-ether bonds of structures having α-carbonyl functionality do not cleave under soda pulping conditions, whereas in kraft and sulfite pulping the cleavage of β-ether bonds proceeds via nucleophile attack and addition. The combination of hydroxyl and sulfite ions gives the fastest cleavage of β-ether bonds in non-phenolic lignin structures with the α-carbonyl functionality.


2012 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Guzmán ◽  
Berta Vega ◽  
Núria Agulló ◽  
Ulrich Giese ◽  
Salvador Borrós

Abstract Zinc oxide is a widely used compound in the rubber industry due to the excellent properties that it shows as activator, and consequently, its role in the mechanism of accelerated sulfur vulcanization has been extensively studied. Due to the increased concern about its environmental effects, several research studies have been carried out in order to substitute it with different metal oxides such us MgO. The effect of the activator system in order to minimize the environmental impact of the rubber goods has been explored. The work developed is presented in two parts. In Part 1, the influence of different mixtures of ZnO and MgO on the vulcanization of natural rubber has been investigated. In Part 2, model compound vulcanization has been used to study the role of MgO on the mechanism to gain a better understanding of the differences shown in Part 1.


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-279
Author(s):  
Zhiyong Chen ◽  
Qian Guan ◽  
Haiyan Xu ◽  
Tingzhou Lei ◽  
Lu Lin ◽  
...  

Glucose and microcrystalline cellulose were selected as model compounds to investigate the formation of ethyl levulinate (EL). Optimal glucose and microcrystalline cellulose transformation conditions resulted in yields of 41.05 wt.% and 38.56 wt.% for EL, 0.73 wt.% and 2.63 wt.% for ethyl-glucoside (EG), 0.42 wt.% and 0.36 wt.% for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), and 2.18 wt.% and 2.16 wt.% for 5-ethoxy methyl furfural (EMF), respectively. Increasing the reaction time and temperature resulted in an optimized yield of EL. These increases also resulted in decreased EG and EMF yield, and the change trend of HMF was not significant. EMF, HMF, and EG are intermediates in the formation of EL. Finally, we concluded that biomass conversion occurs first through cellulose degradation to glucose followed by the production of EG through alcoholysis and hydrolysis and dehydration of the reaction products to produce EL.


2012 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Guzmán ◽  
Berta Vega ◽  
Núria Agulló ◽  
Salvador Borrós

Abstract Zinc oxide is a widely used compound in the rubber industry due to the excellent properties that it shows as an activator and, consequently, its role in the mechanism of accelerated sulfur vulcanization has been extensively studied. Due to the increased concern about its environmental effects, several research studies have been carried out in order to substitute it with different metal oxides such us MgO. The effect of the activator system in order to minimize the environmental impact of the rubber goods has been explored. The work developed is presented in two parts. In Part 1, the influence of different mixtures of ZnO and MgO in the vulcanization of natural rubber has been investigated. In Part 2 of the study, model compound vulcanization has been used to study the role of MgO on the mechanism to gain a better understanding of the differences shown in the first part.


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