Role of Zinc Oxide in the Compounding Formulation on the Growth of Nonstoichiometric Copper Sulfide Nanostructures at the Brass-Rubber Interface.

ABSTRACT: Tire technology has evolved substantially by the introduction of brass-coated steel cords (BCSCs) in radial tires. The durability of radial tires is dependent on the integrity of the brass-rubber interface composed predominantly of nonstoichiometric copper sulfide (Cu_2-x S, where x = 1 to 2) nanostructures whose morphology and characteristics are dependent upon the crucial rubber additive, ZnO. Its higher concentration impacts environmental sustainability, while at lower levels, there is insufficient bonding between steel and the rubber thus affecting tire's safety. This brings in the need for an optimum ZnO concentration to be used in radial tires and is thus the theme of the present work. The changes in the properties of interfacial nanostructures such as morphol

SUBMITTER: Paulthangam KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8945170 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature