Mechanism and Characterization of Bicomponent-Filler-Reinforced Natural Rubber Latex Composites: Experiment and Molecular Dynamics (MD).

ABSTRACT: The incorporation of reinforcing fillers into natural rubber latex (NR) to achieve superior elasticity and mechanical properties has been widely applied across various fields. However, the tendency of reinforcing fillers to agglomerate within NR limits their potential applications. In this study, multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-silica (SiO₂)/NR composites were prepared using a solution blending method, aiming to enhance the performance of NR composites through the synergistic effects of dual-component fillers. The mechanical properties, dispersion behavior, and Payne effect of three types of composites-SiO₂/NR (SNR), MWCNT/NR (MNR), and MWCNT-SiO₂/NR (MSNR)-were investigated. In addition, the mean square displacement (MSD), fractional free volume (FFV)

SUBMITTER: Feng Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11767476 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature