<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The objective of the work was to investigate the possibility of application of carbon and bentonite nanoparticles in carboxylated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (XNBR) and the related effects of the nanofillers on the structure, as well as mechanical and barrier properties, of the resulting composites. The composites were designed for use in protective clothing and gloves. XNBR compounds were modified with 2 phr of graphene flakes, graphene oxide, or modified bentonite, and crosslinked with sulfur-accelerator system. Rubber compounds were prepared using a conventional method with a laboratory rolling mill. The composites were studied in terms of structure (WAXS), surface morphology (AFM), the presence of functional groups (ATR-FTIR) barrier properties against chemical substances (mineral oil) and swelling properties, as well as mechanical properties (abrasion resistance and tensile strength). The composites were characterized by very high resistance to oil permeation (breakthrough time >480 min). The type of nanofiller added to the XNBR blend in the amount of 2 phr did not significantly affect mechanical parameters.</p></abstract>

The objective of the work was to investigate the possibility of application of carbon and bentonite nanoparticles in carboxylated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (XNBR) and the related effects of the nanofillers on the structure, as well as mechanical and barrier properties, of the resulting composites. The composites were designed for use in protective clothing and gloves. XNBR compounds were modified with 2 phr of graphene flakes, graphene oxide, or modified bentonite, and crosslinked with sulfur-accelerator system. Rubber compounds were prepared using a conventional method with a laboratory rolling mill. The composites were studied in terms of structure (WAXS), surface morphology (AFM), the presence of functional groups (ATR-FTIR) barrier properties against chemical substances (mineral oil) and swelling properties, as well as mechanical properties (abrasion resistance and tensile strength). The composites were characterized by very high resistance to oil permeation (breakthrough time >480 min). The type of nanofiller added to the XNBR blend in the amount of 2 phr did not significantly affect mechanical parameters.

Use of carbon and aluminosilicate nanofillers in XNBR composites designed for protective materials against oils

Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, Department of Personal Protective Equipment

Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

Polish Journal of Chemical Technology

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The objective of the work was to investigate the possibility of application of carbon and bentonite nanoparticles in carboxylated acrylonitrile-butadiene...

Use of carbon and aluminosilicate nanofillers in XNBR composites designed for protective materials against oils

Pubblicato online: 25 lug 2018

Pagine: 15 - 23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjct-2018-0018

Parole chiave
carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber, XNBR composites, graphene, graphene oxide, bentonite

© 2018 Sylwia M. Krzemińska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Use of carbon and aluminosilicate nanofillers in XNBR composites designed for protective materials against oils

Pubblicato online: 25 lug 2018

Pagine: 15 - 23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjct-2018-0018

Parole chiavecarboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber, XNBR composites, graphene, graphene oxide, bentonite

© 2018 Sylwia M. Krzemińska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber, XNBR composites, graphene, graphene oxide, bentonite