Abstract
This study presents rice husk silica-reinforced elastomer composites fabricated by wet compounding, exhibiting 10% higher dynamic friction coefficients than the reference composites made by conventional dry compounding. Depending on the fabrication method, the filler micro-dispersion was characterized to correlate the measured friction coefficients with the viscoelastic properties with respect to sliding velocity and substrate lubrication. The effect of viscoelastic properties of the elastomer composites on the adhesion and hysteresis friction coefficients was investigated based on the elastomer friction theory. It was found that the constructed friction master curves showed a reasonable correlation with the theory. This study demonstrates that the rice husk silica can be used as a reinforcing filler for sustainable tires. More importantly, the well-dispersed filler microstructures can ensure the higher friction coefficients of the elastomer composites on rough surfaces, improving the tire performances (e.g., wet traction, cornering, and acceleration) of the ever-growing electric vehicles and future mobility.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
