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Effect of complex of resorcinol and hexamethylenetetramine modified halloysite nanotubes (RH-HNTs) on the mechanical and swelling characteristics of NR/EPDM nanocomposites

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Using a two-roll mixing mill and the vulcanization process, complex of resorcinol and hexamethylenetetramine modified halloysite nanotubes (RH-HNTs) natural rubber/ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (NR/EPDM) nanocomposites were created. The mole percent uptake of chlorinated (chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, and dichloromethane) as well as aromatic (toluene, xylene, benzene, and mesitylene) and aliphatic (n-hexane, n-heptane, and n-pentane) solvents through RH-HNTs filled NR/EPDM nanocomposites has been studied. In order to analyse the compatibility between rubber matrix and nanotubes and the reinforcing effect of RH-HNTs as nanofiller in the NR/EPDM matrix, the current work aims to explore the curing characteristics, mechanical properties, abrasion resistance, and swelling resistance. In-depth research has been done on the mole percent uptake of organic solvents via membranes as a function of RH-HNTs content, solvent type, and temperature between 23 and 60 °C. The results showed that RH-HNTs could significantly increase the strength of NR/EPDM vulcanizates while also reducing scorch and optimum cure time. Investigations on the mechanical characteristics and swelling resistance revealed an increase in both with increasing RH-HNTs loading. At 8 phr RH-HNTs filler loading, the cross-link density measurements showed better strengthening. High concentrations of RH-HNTs particles create a regional nanofiller-nanofiller network in the NR/EPDM rubber. The mechanical characteristics of the composites were considerably enhanced as a result.

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Sundaravadivel, G., Parthasarathy, K., Vishvanathperumal, S. et al. Effect of complex of resorcinol and hexamethylenetetramine modified halloysite nanotubes (RH-HNTs) on the mechanical and swelling characteristics of NR/EPDM nanocomposites. J Polym Res 30, 383 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-023-03763-x

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