Filler-elastomer interactions 5. Effect of silane surface treatment on interfacial adhesion of silica/rubber composites

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Abstract

In this work, the adsorption characteristics and mechanical interfacial properties of treated silicas by silane coupling agents, such as, γ-methacryloxy propyl trimethoxy silane (MPS), γ-glycidoxy propyl trimethoxy silane (GPS), and γ-mercapto propyl trimethoxy silane (MCPS), were investigated. The equilibrium spreading pressure (πe), surface free energy (γS), and specific surface area (S BET) were studied by the BET method with N2/77 K adsorption. The developments of nonpolar functional groups of the silica surfaces treated by silane coupling agents led to the increase in the S BET, πe, and γS, resulting in the improved tearing energy (GIIIC) of the silica/rubber composites. The composites treated by MPS showed the superior mechanical interfacial properties in these systems. These results explained by changing of crystalline size, dispersion, agglomerate, and surface functional group of silica/rubber composites.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)445-451
Number of pages7
JournalPolymer (Korea)
Volume26
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adsorption properties
  • Mechanical interfacial properties
  • Silane coupling agent
  • Silica
  • Surface free energy

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