{"title":"Performance of elastomeric spur gear under dry and oil-lubricated conditions","authors":"Sarita Bharti, S. Senthilvelan","doi":"10.1177/00952443221144738","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00952443221144738","url":null,"abstract":"The fatigue and tribological performance of thermoplastic-based gears have been investigated extensively so far, but no such work has been done on elastomeric gears. In the current work, the feasibility of utilizing elastomeric material for gear applications was investigated. Initially, the sliding contact performance of an elastomeric material under dry and oil-lubricated conditions was examined. Subsequently, the elastomeric gears were subjected to bending and contact loads under dry and oil-lubricated conditions. The elastomeric gear exhibited only tooth root cracks owing to bending fatigue under both dry and oil-lubricated conditions. Unlike thermoplastic-based gears, elastomeric gears do not exhibit thermal deformation or wear failures. The presence of voids in the elastomeric material caused multiple microcracks under dry conditions. Oil-lubricated elastomeric gear controlled crack growth at the tooth root and changed the cracking mode from tensile to shear under the high load condition.","PeriodicalId":15613,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elastomers & Plastics","volume":"66 5","pages":"134 - 154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72564052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influence of high temperature GPC/SEC detection modes on the accurate molar mass estimation of slurry phase multimodal HDPE reactor materials","authors":"Y. Subbaiah, Qua Eng Hau, Ghazai Miqad Al Otaibi","doi":"10.1177/00952443221144741","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00952443221144741","url":null,"abstract":"In the present study, trimodal high-density polyethylene (tri-HDPE) slurry phase samples from the polymerization reactors were subjected to high temperature gel permeation chromatography/size exclusion chromatography (HT-GPC/SEC) analysis. The molecular weight (Mw) and its distributions were evaluated using commercially available HT-GPC instruments equipped with different detection modes (DRI, IR5 MCT, and light scattering). The SEC studies reveal the fact that there is a considerable challenge in generating a repeatable and reproducible data for the reactor grade HDPE samples which could be attributed to different detection modes employed and instability of HDPE reactor grades which are susceptible to undergo thermo-oxidative degradation during HT-GPC analysis. Among various instrumentation and detection modes investigated, the HT-GPC with IR5 MCT detection showed reliable results (%Error <15) when compared with absolute Mw data obtained from MALS detection. Based on the findings, proposed suitable SEC mode to characterize the HDPE reactor grade polymer samples.","PeriodicalId":15613,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elastomers & Plastics","volume":"43 1","pages":"155 - 164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74221383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Epoxidized natural rubber composites containing K0.15Cr0.02Ni0.83O nanoparticles: Curing characteristics, dynamic mechanical, mechanical, morphological, and dielectric properties","authors":"B. Khumpaitool, P. Jantachum, S. Utara","doi":"10.1177/00952443221144739","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00952443221144739","url":null,"abstract":"Many researchers have been trying to improve rubber composites because they are commonly used in a wide range of applications. Incorporation of nano-fillers in a rubber matrix is the most acceptable way to improve the mechanical and electrical properties of rubber composites. A nanometer-sized filler, such as K0.15Cr0.02Ni0.83O (KCNO), has rarely been used to improve the properties of rubber composites. Epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) was chosen for blending with KCNO nanoparticles based on its polarity and chemical resistance. The aim of this work is to investigate the effects of filler loading (0.5, 1.5, and 5 phr) on the curing characteristics, dynamic mechanical, mechanical, morphological, and dielectric properties of rubber composites. From the results, rubber vulcanizates with 1.5 phr of KCNO as filler exhibit better tensile strength and 500% modulus compared to other ENR specimens containing KCNO. ENR containing 1.5 phr of KCNO also has a higher storage modulus (E′) and glass transition temperature (Tg). The results of a microstructural characterization on a sample containing 1.5 phr of KCNO show that the natural rubber matrix and KCNO are effectively dispersed, indicating that the rubber and KCNO are likely well-matched, therefore curing simultaneously and forming a continuous phase. Furthermore, ENR containing 1.5 phr of KCNO has a greater dielectric constant (12.87 at 5 kHz) than other samples.","PeriodicalId":15613,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elastomers & Plastics","volume":"123 1","pages":"116 - 133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76768331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fatigue life prediction and fracture mechanism of styrene-butadiene-styrene thermoplastic elastomer under uniaxial tension","authors":"Yuxin Liu, Rulong Wu, Liangyan Liao","doi":"10.1177/00952443221144743","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00952443221144743","url":null,"abstract":"The fatigue life and prediction of styrene-butadiene-styrene thermoplastic elastomer (SBS) under the action of uniaxial tension was investigated, and the fatigue fracture mechanism was analyzed. With the increases of amplitude and frequency, the fatigue life of SBS decreases. The fatigue life of SBS under the amplitude and frequency was predicted, and the shift factor was applied to predict the fatigue life of SBS at the other frequency and amplitude. With the increase of temperature, the fatigue life decreases first and then increases. The fatigue fracture surface presents crack source region, crack propagation region, and instantaneous fracture region. At – 40°C, the crack source region is rough, and the crack propagation region and instantaneous fracture region are rough with the rib morphology. With the increase of temperature at 23°C, the crack source region is relatively flat, and the crack propagation region presents the undulant surface. With the temperature further increased up to 50°C, the fracture surface is very flat, and the shell lines could be clearly seen. The crack growth rate of SBS increases with the increase of temperature. The gel structure of SBS is formed at high temperature through the chemical crosslinking.","PeriodicalId":15613,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elastomers & Plastics","volume":"88 1","pages":"99 - 115"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75914421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Massimo Ujčič, M. Levak, Nina Vranjes Penava, E. Govorčin Bajsić, V. Kosar
{"title":"Thermal degradation and thermal kinetic of SEBS block copolymer compatibilized PS/HDPE blends","authors":"Massimo Ujčič, M. Levak, Nina Vranjes Penava, E. Govorčin Bajsić, V. Kosar","doi":"10.1177/00952443221140473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00952443221140473","url":null,"abstract":"The effect of styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS) on the thermal degradation of polystyrene (PS)/high density polyethylene (HDPE) blends have been investigated. Polystyrene and (HDPE) are widely used thermoplastics, which have extensive application in everyday life. The main disadvantage of PS/PE systems is their poor miscibility which can be improved by adding compatibilizer. The blends were prepared by melt mixing in a twin screw extruder Haake Record 90. The behavior of the thermal degradation of PS/HDPE and PS/HDPE/SEBS blends has been investigated in inert nitrogen atmosphere by using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) to obtain the degradation temperature and activation energy (E a ). The Ea for the PS/HDPE blends as well as for the PS/HDPE/SEBS blends was determined by the isoconversional Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS) method. The results indicated that the HDPE enhance thermal properties of the blends. The addition of SEBS in PS/HDPE blends increased the E a in all blends.","PeriodicalId":15613,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elastomers & Plastics","volume":"31 1","pages":"82 - 98"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73743774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Self-healable, strengthened, shape memory elastomers enabled by dual cross-linked networks","authors":"Lin Wang, Chenlu Wang, W. Sun, A. Du","doi":"10.1177/00952443221140466","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00952443221140466","url":null,"abstract":"We propose a strategy of combining covalent and noncovalent cross-links into carboxyl nitrile rubber (XNBR) networks to fabricate multifunctional elastomers with self-healing and shape memory ability. Specially, commercially available XNBR was cross-linked by diethylenetriamine (DETA) and trimethylolpropane tris(3-mercaptopropionate) (TMPT) through hydrogen bond interaction and thiol-ene “click” reaction, generating reversible hydrogen bonds and robust covalent bonds cross-links, respectively. The modulus of the resulted polymers is consistently enhanced with the increase of TMPT loading, indicating the cross-linking networks are gradually constrained. In addition, the samples demonstrate self-healing and shape memory functions due to the reversible hydrogen bonds and robust covalent cross-links. When the content of TMPT is 0, the sample shows the high elongation at break and appropriate tensile strength. It can achieve almost complete healing due to the material contains noncovalent bonds only. When the content of TMPT is 2 phr, the sample exhibits both pretty self-healing and moderate shape memory ability. This strategy might provide an alternative way to construct intelligent multifunctional polymers with versatile functions.","PeriodicalId":15613,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elastomers & Plastics","volume":"1 1","pages":"67 - 81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72953000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparative study of different bis-citraconimides as anti-reversion agents in natural rubber","authors":"Mingbin He, Lijing Zou, Zhaohui Chen, Ruoming Huang","doi":"10.1177/00952443221138914","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00952443221138914","url":null,"abstract":"Sulfur-cured natural rubber (NR) commonly accompanies reversion, which severely impacts the properties as well as service life of NR products. Introducing anti-reversion agents is one of the most effective ways to counteract reversion. In this work, five structurally different bis-citraconimides have been synthesized and used as anti-reversion agents for sulfur-cured NR. In detail, the differences of anti-reversion agents in the cure characteristics, cross-linked structure, physical-mechanical properties, heat build-up, and dynamic mechanical properties of sulfur-cured NR are investigated in order to elaborate on the differences in reactivity and cross-linking chemistry of anti-reversion agents. The results show that N,N′-p-phenylene-biscitraconimide (BCmB) provides the best anti-reversion performance for compound cured at 150°C, with N,N′-p-phenylene-biscitraconimide (BCpB) following closely behind. Although Perkalink 900 (1,3-bis(citraconimidomethyl)benzene: BCDB), 1,3-bis(citraconimido)isobutane (BIB), and 1,6-bis(citraconimido)hexane (BCH) are less effective than BCmB and BCpB in improving the anti-reversion performance of compound cured for a short period of time or cured at 150°C, they show better anti-reversion performance of compound cured for a longer time or cured at higher vulcanization temperature.","PeriodicalId":15613,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elastomers & Plastics","volume":"20 1","pages":"46 - 66"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80949020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Poyraz, Y. Güner, T. Yardım, R. Yamanoğlu, A. Tozluoğlu, S. Durmuş, M. Şen
{"title":"Influence of micro crystalline cellulose on EPDM-based automotive sealing profile","authors":"B. Poyraz, Y. Güner, T. Yardım, R. Yamanoğlu, A. Tozluoğlu, S. Durmuş, M. Şen","doi":"10.1177/00952443221138915","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00952443221138915","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the effects of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) used in EPDM elastomer composites in replace of EPDM. For that purpose, the MCC was added in amounts of 1.75; 3.5, and 5.25 phr to investigate the chemical, thermal, rheological, mechanical, morphological, and dielectric properties of EPDM elastomers. At the end of the study, the MCC enabled increased tensile strength, and elongation while causing lower thermal stability and Mooney scorch. The MCC also facilitated the vulcanization process by providing faster production while mixing homogeneously in the matrix. In addition, it decreased dielectric lossyness as well as increased the electric charge storage capacity. However, E-Cel2, containing 3, 5 phr MCC, was found to be more suitable for high-K applications, whereas E-Cel3 was more suitable for low-loss applications. In conclusion, MCC can be also recommended to automotive industries to provide more biocompatible and enhanced properties as a substitute for EPDM.","PeriodicalId":15613,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elastomers & Plastics","volume":"8 1","pages":"28 - 45"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81815020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Patil, Yogesh S. Gaikhe, J. Vasavada, S. Mishra
{"title":"Effect of hyperelastic pre-stretching on thickness distribution of pressure thermoformed products","authors":"J. Patil, Yogesh S. Gaikhe, J. Vasavada, S. Mishra","doi":"10.1177/00952443221137358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00952443221137358","url":null,"abstract":"Pressure thermoforming is one of the most used processes, but the thickness gradient in the formed parts limits its application. To control the product thickness distribution, pressure forming is assisted by a punch. However, due to punch contact with the sheet, the process is susceptible to surface defect, which is detrimental to the optical properties of the product. To produce optical parts with zero surface defects and controlled thickness distribution, a novel approach as a means for dimensional control by sheet pre-stretching is proposed and validated numerically. It was found that pre-stretching has a significant effect on the deformation behavior of the product.","PeriodicalId":15613,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elastomers & Plastics","volume":"48 1","pages":"3 - 13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80306239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Mensah, Lucas NW Damoah, E. Nyankson, W. Amoabeng
{"title":"Effect of Shea butter as plasticizer on natural rubber-carbon black reinforced composites","authors":"B. Mensah, Lucas NW Damoah, E. Nyankson, W. Amoabeng","doi":"10.1177/00952443221130477","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00952443221130477","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the effect of eco-friendly plasticizer, Shea butter oil (SBO) in rubber compounding involving Carbon black (CB)-filled Natural rubber (NR). The SBO based compounds (SBC) was systematically investigated and the results were compared with compositions prepared with Petroleum-based oil (PO). Although, some of the measured properties were comparable between SBC and POC, however, the SBC generally exhibited better properties compared to the POC. For example, the SBC coded NS5: (NR-50 parts per hundred parts of rubber (phr) CB-5phr SBO) and NS40 (NR-50 phr CB-40 phr SBO) obtained 7 and 17% greater than NT5 (NR-50 phr CB-5phr PO) and NT40 (NR-50 phr CB-40 phr PO), respectively, based on 300 and 100% modulus ratio (M300/M100). In terms of reinforcement measured by bound rubber content, BR (%), NS5 and NS40 recorded higher BR (%) of 9 and 48% than NT5 and NT40, respectively. The NS5 > NT5 by 12 and 7% in terms of crosslinking density and rebound resilience, respectively. Also, the NS5 > NT5 and NS40 > NT40 by 40 and 75%, respectively, in terms of fatigue life behavior. Such enhancement has been linked to successful distribution of the CB particles assisted by SBO within the matrix of NR. While the SBO is economical and has high potential to substitute the PO which is already suspected to be carcinogenic and environmentally unfriendly, SBO has exhibited good plasticizing effect for rubber compounding, especially as curing activators for recipe intended for manufacturing rubber articles.","PeriodicalId":15613,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elastomers & Plastics","volume":"26 1","pages":"1238 - 1253"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74424419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}