Yao Xiao , Biao Li , Yaqi Ge , Xiaodong Zhu , Chuansheng Wang , Huiguang Bian
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Abstract
In this paper, two natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) were prepared by using natural components glycerol and lactic acid as bio-based hydrogen bonding donors, and the effects of two NADES combined with evaporation technology on silica/natural rubber latex wet masterbatch were investigated. The results showed that NADES successfully coated the silica surface and formed hydrogen bonding interactions with silica, and NADES improved the filler dispersion and filler-rubber interaction force. The compounds prepared by dry mixing with lactic acid-based NADES (LADES) had better processing safety and dynamic mechanical properties than glycerol-based NADES (GLDES). The “Devil's Triangle” of composites containing 3 phr LADES by dry mixing was the largest, with 45 % lower rolling resistance, 25 % higher abrasion resistance and only 7 % lower wet skid resistance compared with NR without NADES. Moreover, the replacement of 2 phr Si69 by NADES in combination with wet evaporation process effectively improved the flowability, processing safety, vulcanization rate and overall mechanical properties, with tensile strengths of 29.85 MPa and 30.49 MPa for GLDES/NR and LADES/NR, respectively. The new NADESs combined with the wet evaporation process are beneficial to replace traditional silane coupling agents and strengthen the interface between NR and Silica.
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