Abstract:
Provided is a method for producing a rubber composition that includes a rubber component (A) including natural rubber, at least one filler (B) selected from an inorganic filler and carbon black, and a monohydrazide compound (C) supported on a solid. The monohydrazide compound (C) is represented by general formula (I): R—CONHNH2, where R represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having from 3 to 30 carbon atoms, or an aryl group. The method comprises compounding in an optional preliminary compounding stage and a plurality of compounding stages, and adding the monohydrazide compound (C) supported on the solid and kneading in the preliminary compounding stage and/or a first compounding stage. Also provided is a rubber composition produced with this method.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides reinforcing filler-containing rubber compositions suitable for use in tires, and particularly in tire treads. These rubber compositions comprise a metal carboxylate. The metal carboxylate provides improved processability to the rubber compositions in the form of a reduced Mooney viscosity. In certain exemplary embodiments, these rubber compositions containing the metal carboxylate also have an enhanced elastic modulus (also referred to as the G′). Further, in certain of the enhanced elastic modulus embodiments, the rubber compositions containing the metal carboxylate also have decreased hysteresis loss.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are rubber compositions comprising at least one conjugated diene polymer or copolymer, silica filler, and a silica shielding agent of formula (I), and related methods such as for improving silica dispersability in silica-filled rubber compositions. Also disclosed herein are tire components, such as tire treads containing the rubber compositions disclosed herein.
Abstract:
A method for providing a polymer having terminal functionality involves reacting a terminally active polymer with an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated compound that includes a group 2-13 element so as to provide a functionalized polymer. The resulting polymer exhibits enhanced interactivity with particulate fillers and can be used in the manufacture of vulcanizates.
Abstract:
A method for providing a polymer having terminal functionality involves reacting a terminally active polymer with an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated compound that includes a group 2-13 element so as to provide a functionalized polymer. The resulting polymer exhibits enhanced interactivity with particulate fillers and can be used in the manufacture of vulcanizates.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are vulcanizable and vulcanized rubber compositions comprising a conjugated diene polymer or copolymer, silica, and a substituted imidazole-based silica shielding agent of Formula (I), and methods for preparing such rubber compositions. Also disclosed herein are tire components, such as tire treads, containing the rubber compositions disclosed herein.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are rubber compositions comprising at least one conjugated diene polymer or copolymer, silica filler, and a silica shielding agent of formula (I), and related methods such as for improving silica dispersability in silica-filled rubber compositions. Also disclosed herein are tire components, such as tire treads containing the rubber compositions disclosed herein.
Abstract:
A method for providing a polymer having terminal functionality involves reacting a terminally active polymer with an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated compound that includes a group 2-13 element so as to provide a functionalized polymer. The resulting polymer exhibits enhanced interactivity with particulate fillers and can be used in the manufacture of vulcanizates.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides reinforcing filler-containing rubber compositions suitable for use in tires, and particularly in tire treads. These rubber compositions comprise a metal carboxylate. The metal carboxylate provides improved processability to the rubber compositions in the form of a reduced Mooney viscosity. In certain exemplary embodiments, these rubber compositions containing the metal carboxylate also have an enhanced elastic modulus (also referred to as the G′). Further, in certain of the enhanced elastic modulus embodiments, the rubber compositions containing the metal carboxylate also have decreased hysteresis loss.
Abstract:
A method for providing a polymer having terminal functionality involves reacting a terminally active polymer with an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated compound that includes a group 2-13 element so as to provide a functionalized polymer. The resulting polymer exhibits enhanced interactivity with particulate fillers and can be used in the manufacture of vulcanizates.