Modification of ZnOnanoparticles as an efficient activator for rubber vulcanization

Autor: Thuong, Nghiem Thi, Tu, Pham Ho Anh, Hung, Dang Viet, Ha, Cao Hong, Long, Nguyen Han
Zdroj: Vietnam Journal of Chemistry; December 2022, Vol. 60 Issue: 6 p759-765, 7p
Abstrakt: In the present work, ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) was modified with stearic acid (SA) to form ZnO‐SA and subsequently used as an activator for natural rubber vulcanization. Modified ZnO NPs were characterized by FTIR, X‐ray diffraction, SEM, and contact angle measurement. ZnO‐SA NPs were used in the vulcanization of natural rubber (NR) and compared with unmodified ZnO NPs. It was found that ZnO‐SA NPs decreased scorch time and activation energy of the vulcanization process compared to unmodified ZnO NPs. Mechanical performances of NR vulcanized with ZnO‐SA NPs and ZnO NPs were characterized by tensile properties, hardness shore A, compression set, permanent set, and rebound resilience. ZnO‐SA NPs not only increased the vulcanization process of NR but also improved the mechanical properties. This was interpreted as an increment in crosslinking density and better compatibility of ZnO‐SA NPs with NR.
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