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Effect of Nanosilica on the Mechanical Properties, Compression Set, Morphology, Abrasion and Swelling Resistance of Sulphur Cured EPDM/SBR Composites

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The main objective of the current research work is to explore the effect of nanosilica particles on the compound EPDM/SBR-SiO2 (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer/styrene-butadiene rubber-nanosilica). The composite EPDM/SBR with and without silane coupling agent was processed using an open mill mixer. The nanosilica particles are prepared in the laboratory and were used as the reinforcing material in EPDM/SBR rubber composites. The cure characteristics, mechanical properties, hardness, rebound resilience, swelling resistance, abrasion resistance and compression set of the composites are completely analyzed and studied. Nanosilica particles are produced in the laboratory and used as reinforcement material in EPDM/SBR rubber compounds. Fully analyzed and examined are the cure characteristics, mechanical properties, hardness, rebound resilience, swelling resistance, abrasion resistance and compression collection of the composites. It was also evident from the result that with the inclusion of nanosilica particles in the EPDM/SBR rubber composites, the mechanical properties, swelling resistance, hardness, abrasion resistance and compression set properties improved.

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The author is highly grateful to SA Engineering college, Chennai, India for their kind support in providing the time for research for academic interest. The authors would also like to give appreciation to Dr. Gopalakannan, Professor at Adhiparasakthi Engineering College for his advice and suggestion during preparation of this manuscript.

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  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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1. S. Vishvanathperumal – First Author - Fabricated the samples and conducted the testing as per the ASTM standard and helped in writing the manuscript, both authors read and approved the manuscript.

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Vishvanathperumal, S., Anand, G. Effect of Nanosilica on the Mechanical Properties, Compression Set, Morphology, Abrasion and Swelling Resistance of Sulphur Cured EPDM/SBR Composites. Silicon 14, 3523–3534 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-021-01138-9

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