ORCID
- Summerscales, John: 0000-0002-3557-0404
Abstract
The interface between either Micronised Rubber Powder (MRP) or Crumb Rubber Powder (CRP) fillers in either Natural Rubber (NR) or Butadiene Rubber (BR) matrices has been studied using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) “network visualisation”. The convoluted structure of CRP provides better interfacial adhesion than MRP. The weak interface between the MRP networks and the rubber matrix was confirmed by the lower physical bonding. The crescent tear strength test was able to characterise the possible weak interaction of MRP in unfilled NR or NR/BR blend matrix. The Akron test was used for carbon black-filled matrix.
DOI
10.3144/expresspolymlett.2019.21
Publication Date
2019-01-03
Publication Title
Express Polymer Letters
Volume
13
Issue
3
First Page
248
Last Page
260
ISSN
1788-618X
Embargo Period
2019-01-11
Organisational Unit
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Keywords
elastomer, recycled rubber powder, tear strength, abrasion resistance, network visualisation, interface morphology
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Recommended Citation
Abang-Ismawi-Hassim, D., Abraham, F., Summerscales, J., & Brown, P. (2019) 'The effect of interface morphology in waste tyre rubber powder filled elastomeric matrices on the tear and abrasion resistance', Express Polymer Letters, 13(3), pp. 248-260. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3144/expresspolymlett.2019.21
