Materials

Materials

Effect of complex of resorcinol and hexamethylenetetramine modified halloysite nanotubes (RH-HNTs) on the mechanical and swelling characteristics of NR/EPDM nanocomposites
18/09/2023 - Abstract Using a two-roll mixing mill and the vulcanization process, complex of resorcinol and hexamethylenetetramine modified halloysite nanotubes (RH-HNTs) natural...
Influence of APTES Modified HNTs on Properties of NR/EPDM Nanocomposites
18/09/2023 - The use of amino silane (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES) to modify the surface of natural halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) was researched. Natural rubber (NR)/ethylene-propylene-diene monomer...
Tensile stress relaxation behavior of a novel wide?angle fabric/EPDM composite at room temperature
12/09/2023 - The stress relaxation experiments were performed at room temperature with different initial strain using a self?constructed stress relaxation device, and the stress relaxation mechanism was analyzed...
Cure characteristics, compression set, swelling behaviors, abrasion resistance and mechanical properties of nanoclay (Cloisite 15A, Cloisite 20A and Cloisite 30B) filler filled EPDM/NBR blend system
11/09/2023 - Abstract In this study, the influence of the organoclay (OC) nano-fillers (Cloisite 15A (CE15A), Cloisite 20A (CE20A), and Cloisite 30B (CE30B)) on the cure and swelling...
Research on Dynamic Sealing Performance of Combined Sealing Structure under Extreme Working Conditions
07/09/2023 - This study investigates the sealing performance of a combined sealing structure under extremely high and low temperature conditions, considering potential issues like high-temperature aging and...
Chain microstructure of two in-reactor alloy impact polypropylene resins with same stiffness and different toughness
31/08/2023 - Abstract It is crucial to establish a relationship between chain microstructure and mechanical performance for the ultimate applications of impact polypropylene. Here, two...
The Cellular Structure and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene/Nano-CaCO3/Ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer Composites Prepared by an In-Mold-Decoration/Microcellular-Injection-Molding Process
30/08/2023 - Polypropylene (PP)-composite foams were prepared by a combination process of microcellular injection molding (MIM) and in-mold decoration (IMD). The effect of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM)...
Experimental Analysis of Watertightness Performance of Interfaces between Masonry and Steel Structures Subjected to Accelerated Aging
22/08/2023 - Steel buildings often experience failure at the interfaces between their vertical exterior enclosure systems (VEESs) and structural elements. This phenomenon generates various pathological...
The Contribution of BaTiO3 to the Stability Improvement of Ethylene–Propylene–Diene Rubber: Part II—Doped Filler
17/08/2023 - The thermal and radiation stabilities of the formulations based on ethylene–propylene–diene rubber (EPDM), which contain barium titanate (BaTiO3) doped with lanthanum and...
A Visco-Hyperelastic Constitutive Model to Characterize the Stress-Softening Behavior of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber
12/08/2023 - Uniaxial and biaxial cyclic tensile tests and stress relaxation tests were performed on the ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) material to investigate its stress-softening effect. The...
Non-Destructive Evaluation of Thermal Aging in EPDM Rubber Using Electromagnetic Techniques
04/08/2023 - This study investigates the use of eddy-current technology and impedance spectroscopy in sensing the change in rubber properties after it is exposed to accelerated thermal aging. The thermal aging...
Influence of the ??bridge and heteroatom on fluorene?based donor?acceptor polymers: Structure and optoelectronic properties
17/07/2023 - Reactive processing of the PA6/AES/EPDM?MA blend developed a super?tough material.AbstractHigh?performance blends based on polyamide 6 (PA6) were prepared using a hybrid mixture of...
A Leakage Prediction Model for Sealing Performance Assessment of EPDM O-Rings under Irradiation Conditions
17/07/2023 - In this work, a model for predicting the leakage rate was developed to investigate the effect of irradiation on the sealing performance of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) O-rings. The model...
The degradation of synthetic rubber surfaces by the adsorption of biofilms
13/07/2023 - Biofilms are said to feed on oil contents found in synthetic rubber compounds used in sealing, pipeline and water separation valve applications but the extent of the degradation is not known. This...
Performance of Thermal-Oxidative Aging on the Structure and Properties of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Vulcanizates
16/05/2023 - A thermal-oxidative aging test at 120 °C was conducted on ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) vulcanizates of the semi-efficient vulcanization system. The effect of thermal-oxidative...
Unlocking the Potential Use of Reactive POSS as a Coagent for EPDM/PP-Based TPV
11/05/2023 - Thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) are multifunctional materials consisting of two or more phases with solid elastomeric properties at room temperatures and fluid-like properties above their melting...
Effect of Silica Nanoparticles and Modified Silica Nanoparticles on the Mechanical and Swelling Properties of EPDM/SBR Blend Nanocomposites
05/05/2023 - The influences of nanosilica and modified nanosilica on cure, compression set, mechanical and swelling characteristics are studied in blends of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer...
Development of propylene butene copolymer/ethylene propylene diene monomer blend foam and the effect of network structure on its reprocessing properties
06/04/2023 - The research showed that the physical and mechanical properties of foaming materials can be controlled by controlling the ratio of PPB and EPDM and the vulcanization method. In addition, the...
Shape memory behavior of novel Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)/paraffin foams
06/04/2023 - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber foams are widely employed for thermal and acoustic insulation in building construction. However, their installation in confined spaces is often...
Enhancing the Anti-Migration Performance and Mechanical Properties of EPDM Insulation through Functionalized GO
30/03/2023 - The excessive migration of small molecular plasticizers in solid propellants may lead to debonding and changes in combustion characteristics, affecting the safety of solid rocket motors. Herein, two...