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Kautschuk Gummi Kunststoffe, Vol.56, No.1-2, 49-54, 2003
Influence of additives incorporation sequence on NR/BR blend properties
NR/BR blends (50/50) were prepared by using four different sequences to incorporate the additives. After curing under constant conditions the vulcanizates demonstrate sequence-dependent mechanical properties. Based on dynamic mechanical thermal analysis and scanning electron microscopy a correlation between the mechanical performance and the blend morphology can be established. The effects are caused by the selective partition of the additives in each rubber phase.
Keywords:polymer blends;mechanical properties;dynamic mechanical thermal analysis;partition of additives;natural rubber and butadiene rubber