Incorporation of fillers to modify the mechanical performance of inverse vulcanised polymers
Veronica Hanna, Peiyao Yan, Samuel Petcher, Tom Hasell
Abstract
Inverse vulcanisation stabilises polymeric sulfur to synthesise high sulfur content polymers. Inverse vulcanised polymers were reinforced with carbon black, cellulose microfibres and nanoclay to increase tensile strength.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerInverseMaterials scienceComposite materialMathematicsGeometrySynthesis and properties of polymersTribology and Wear AnalysisSilicone and Siloxane Chemistry