Abstract
Cross‐linked polystyrene (PS) particles in a latex form were synthesized by free radical emulsion polymerization. The nano‐PS‐filled elastomer composites were prepared by the energy‐saving latex compounding method. Results showed that the PS particles took a spherical shape in the size of 40–60 nm with a narrow size distribution, and the glass‐transition temperature of the PS nanoparticles increased with the cross‐linking density. The outcomes from the mechanical properties demonstrated that when filled into styrene‐butadiene rubber (SBR), nitrile‐butadiene rubber (NBR), and natural rubber (NR), the cross‐linked PS nano‐particles exhibited excellent reinforcing capabilities in all the three matrices, and the best in the SBR matrix. In comparison with that of the carbon black filled composites, another distinguished advantage of the cross‐linked PS particles filled elastomer composites was found to be light weight in density, which could help to save tremendous amount of energy when put into end products.
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