摘要:
The present invention provides a process for making silica-filled rubber masterbatch using silica hydrophobated with a trimethoxy silane coupling agent that is soluble in an alcohol-water solution containing at least about 70 wt % water. One embodiment uses a mixture of trimethoxy silanes, one or more of which react with rubber to bond the silica to the rubber, and one or more of which do not react with rubber, but do hydrophobate the silica. Hydrophobated silica is mixed with latex polymer and incorporated into rubber during coagulation of the latex, which is preferably coagulated with calcium chloride. The present invention further provides a process for making the trimethoxy silane coupling agents. Preferred trimethoxy silane coupling agents include bis-(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)-disulfide and bis-(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)-tetrasulfide. Rubber products, particularly tires, compounded with the inventive silica masterbatch can be processed for a long time before scorching because the silica masterbatch provides a long scorch time.
摘要:
Provided herein is technology relating to polymer-graphene nanocomposites and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods for producing polymer-graphene nanocomposites using master batches comprising graphene and a polymer or polymer precursor. The resulting polymer-graphene nanocomposites comprise a high degree of exfoliation and dispersion of graphene nanoplatelets within the polymer matrix.
摘要:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods for preparing high optical density solutions of nanoparticle, such as nanoplates, silver nanoplates or silver platelet nanoparticles, and to the solutions and substrates prepared by the methods. The process can include the addition of stabilizing agents (e.g., chemical or biological agents bound or otherwise linked to the nanoparticle surface) that stabilize the nanoparticle before, during, and/or after concentration, thereby allowing for the production of a stable, high optical density solution of silver nanoplates. The process can also include increasing the concentration of silver nanoplates within the solution, and thus increasing the solution optical density.
摘要:
The present invention aims to provide a silica/styrene butadiene rubber composite containing finely dispersed silica, and a method of producing the composite. The present invention also aims to provide a rubber composition and a pneumatic tire each containing the composite. The present invention relates to a silica/styrene butadiene rubber composite obtained from a compounded latex, the compounded latex being prepared by mixing a surfactant with a dispersion of finely divided silica having an average particle size of 1 µm or smaller to obtain a mixture, and then mixing the mixture with emulsion polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber latex.
摘要:
Polymeric materials, particularly in the form of films, sheets or coatings, having electrical conductivity e.g. suitable for static dispersion. Conductivity is conferred by dispersed carbon nanoparticles such as CNTs. Particular embodiments are materials or articles for use on spacecraft, made from temperature-resistant polymers such as aromatic polyimides. Embodiments include optical solar reflectors having a reflective backing. Conductivity may be supplemented by an additional network conductor material which may be printed onto or embedded in the film.