Reinforcing effects in elastomeric composites, filled with particles of mineral fillers, based on silicon dioxide and carbon

Abstract

When creating elastomeric composites, structures and products made from such materials, considerable attention is paid to environmental issues, as well as to improving economic efficiency and energy efficiency in its production. In this regard, the development of new types of strengthening highly dispersed fillers for elastomeric and polymer composite materials, including those of natural origin, providing an optimal balance of mechanical properties of composites and having advantages over existing solutions, is an actual task. In the course of the work, a technology was developed for producing highly dispersed fillers by ultrafine grinding of raw materials. The obtained experimental data shows a significant reinforcement effect (up to five times) with a decrease in the average particle size of the filler. It is established, that he most effective filler, in terms of reinforcement, are particles based on amorphous silicon dioxide, obtained from rice husk processing products and shungite rock. The significant influence of the surface functionality and the carbon/silicon dioxide ratio of submicron filler particles on the mechanical properties of elastomeric composites is shown. It is established that new classes of reinforcing fillers can be recommended for practical use in the future.