Abrasion Resistance Properties Research Articles

Research on the development and performance of flexible protective fabrics with knitted structure

Personal protective textiles (PPTs) protect humans from sharp objects. However, PPTs are designed primarily for protective performance, and their stiff material and single function make them unsuitable for long-term wear. In this study, we developed flexible protective textiles using advanced flat knitting technology. These textiles offer excellent cut resistance, good abrasion resistance, high flexibility, and warmth-retention properties. A flexible protective fabric (FPF) with knitted structure was designed with an outer layer that provides cut and abrasion resistance, an intermediate layer, and an inner layer for heat storage. The study examined the cut resistance, abrasion resistance, flexibility, thermal management, breathability and stability of the developed fabrics. FPF has excellent abrasion and cut resistance. The cut resistance of the fabric was tested in three directions. The warp cutting load was 2145 gf, while the weft cutting load was 2347 gf. The diagonal cutting load was the largest at 2364 gf, resulting in an A5 cutting grade for high cutting hazards. Compared with other protective fabrics available on the market, FPF stands out due to its softness and the smallest bending stiffness in both the warp and weft directions. Additionally, it has excellent thermal management performance and breathability, providing 53% insulation and 146 mm/s breathability. Stability tests have shown that FPF has excellent color fastness to perspiration, good cleaning stability and aging stability for cut resistance, flexibility, warmth-retention properties and breathability.

Artificial neural network models for predicting breaking strength and abrasion resistance properties of woven fabrics with different chenille yarns

This study was carried out with aim of predicting some performance properties of fabrics with changing chenille yarn parameters. In this study, different chenille yarns were produced with parameters of pile length, yarn count and yarn type. Three different yarn types were used: polyester, acrylic and viscose. Four different yarn counts were used for each yarn type and four different pile lengths were used for each yarn count. Thus, 48 woven fabrics were obtained from 48 different yarns. The estimated properties included breaking strength in weft-warp direction and abrasion resistance, and these properties formed output data. As input data, yarn properties such as pile length, yarn count and yarn type; fabric properties such as fabric density, fabric thickness and fabric weight were used. Neural network toolbox in MATLAB was used to develop Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models. Different network structures were used to estimate three performance features, thus aiming to obtain more accurate results. Additionally, predictions were made with linear and nonlinear multiple regression models, and compared with ANN models. The R2 values ​​obtained from ANN models for breaking strength in the warp-weft direction and abrasion resistance were found to be 0.95, 0.74, 0.87, respectively, while they were found to be 0.32, 0.40, 0.41 for linear multiple regression models and 0.65, 0.27, 0.60 for nonlinear multiple regression models. The obtained ANN models were successful by a clear margin compared to statistical models.

Effect of Residual Stresses on the Fatigue Stress Range of a Pre-Deformed Stainless Steel AISI 316L Exposed to Combined Loading

AISI 316L austenitic stainless steel is utilized in various processing industries, due to its abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance, and excellent properties over a wide temperature range. The physical and mechanical properties of a material change during the manufacturing process and plastic deformation, e.g., bending. During the combined tensile and bending loading of a structural component, the stress state changes due to the residual stresses and the loading range. To characterize the component’s stress state, the billet was bent to induce residual stress, but a phase transformation to martensite also occurred. The bent billet was subjected to combined tensile–bending and fatigue loading. The experimentally measured the load vs. displacement of the bent billet was compared with the numerical simulations. The results showed that during fatigue loading of the bent billet, both the initial stress state at the critical point and the stress state during the dynamic loading itself must be considered. Analysis was demonstrated only for one single critical point on the surface of the bent billet. The residual stresses due to the phase transformation of austenite to martensite affected the range and ratio of stress. The model for the stress–strain behaviour of the material was established by comparing the experimentally and numerically obtained load vs. displacement curves. Based on the description of the stress–strain behaviour of the pre-deformed material, guidelines have been provided for reducing residual tensile stresses in pre-deformed structural components.

Recent advances in biomimetic superhydrophobic surfaces: focusing on abrasion resistance, self-healing and anti-icing.

Superhydrophobic materials have been widely used in the fields of materials engineering and the coating industry due to their excellent abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance, anti-icing and antibacterial properties and have also attracted the attention of many researchers. However, in the process of application, their superhydrophobic surface is susceptible to external factors such as physical or chemical effects, resulting in the loss of low surface energy materials or the destruction of micro- and nano-rough structures, thus losing their superhydrophobic properties. This review describes the research progress in three aspects of superhydrophobic surfaces: abrasion resistance, self-healing, and anti-icing. Firstly, the definition and application of superhydrophobic surfaces, as well as the basic principle and mechanism of superhydrophobic surfaces are introduced. Then, the research status and improvement methods of superhydrophobic surfaces are presented in detail from three aspects, such as abrasion resistance, self-healing, and anti-icing. Finally, the research process of superhydrophobic surfaces is evaluated and prospected in order to provide a new perspective for the preparation of superhydrophobic surfaces with a wide range of applications and better performance.

DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROGENATED SBR-BASED VULCANIZATE WITH SUPERIOR TIRE TREAD PERFORMANCE

ABSTRACT Currently, the tire industry is exploring eco-friendly tires with improved rolling resistance, traction, abrasion resistance, and fatigue properties. The present study investigates the potentiality of the hydrogenated styrene butadiene rubber (HSBR), a special and modified grade of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) as a tyre tread material. The rheological, mechanical, dynamic mechanical, abrasion resistance, fatigue resistance, aging resistance and ozone resistance properties of the developed HSBR-based composites were critically evaluated and compared with those of conventional rubbers such as natural rubber (NR), emulsion styrene butadiene rubber (ESBR) and solution styrene butadiene rubber (SSBR) based composites. Interestingly, the HSBR-based vulcanizates exhibited superior modulus, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, fatigue crack growth resistance, resistance to thermo-oxidative aging, and ozone resistance as compared to the conventional SBR–based vulcanizates. The modulus at 300% elongation of the HSBR-based vulcanizate was approximately 74% and 11% higher than that of the ESBR- and SSBR-based composites, respectively, whereas the improvements in tensile strength were approximately 88% and 64% and the improvements in abrasion resistance were approximately 250% and 200% than that of the ESBR and SSBR vulcanizates, respectively. The tensile strength and fatigue resistance characteristics of the HSBR vulcanizate were also nearly similar to those of the NR vulcanizate. The findings demonstrate that HSBR can be a potential tire tread material with robust physico-mechanical properties and durability.

Analysis of the possibilities to increase abrasion resistance of welded joints of Hardox Extreme steel

This paper presents a heat treatment process designed to enhance the abrasion resistance of welded joints of Hardox Extreme steel, which is known for its high hardness (>600 HBW) and tensile strength (>2000 MPa). Despite these properties, the steel's weldability, characterized by a Carbon Equivalent Value (CEV) of 0.70, limits its use in applications like mining machinery where welding is essential. The key challenge in welding martensitic boron steels, such as Hardox Extreme, is the reduction in hardness and abrasion resistance in the heat-affected zone, along with cold cracking due to increased hardenability. This study investigates the abrasion resistance and microstructural properties of welded joints made with submerged arc welding (SAW) under different heat treatment conditions. The developed process achieved a uniform tempered martensite microstructure across all welded zones, increased hardness to over 550 HV in the weld material zone and improved the relative abrasion resistance by 25 % compared to the as-welded state.

Transparent, robust, and anti-fingerprint silicone coating with a three-dimensional cross-linked network enabled by hydrosilylation reaction

Silicone coatings with anti-smudge, anti-fingerprint, abrasion resistance, and ultraviolet (UV) resistance properties are increasingly demanded for touch screens as the development of artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction interfaces. Herein, a transparent, robust, and self-cleaning silicone coating was developed by incorporating cage-like structures and long carbon chains into a 3D cross-linked network via the rational combination of polymethylhydrosiloxane (PMHS), PSS-Octavinyl substituted (VPOSS), lauryl acrylate (LA), and 1,2-epoxy-4-vinylcyclohexane (EVCH) through hydrosilylation reaction with the presence of Karstedt catalysts. After introducing sealed diphenyliodonium phosphate (I-200), the silicone coating (PVLE-I-200) demonstrated excellent pencil hardness, anti-smudge, and abrasion resistance, and its average transmittance of visible light reached about 92 %. Owing to the low surface energy carbon chains, the coating showed amphiphobic properties and excellent anti-fingerprint property. The binding between cyclohexyl epoxy and glass substrate contributed to the high adhesion of the coating, which remained nearly intact and slightly reduced surface wettability after 500 friction cycles of sandpaper. In addition, the PVLE-I-200 coating demonstrated UV resistance which could withstand 200 h of UV irradiation attributed to the cage-like structure of VPOSS. The functional silicone coating provides insights into the development of environmentally friendly coatings for touch screens with high transparency, abrasion resistance, anti-smudge, and anti-fingerprint properties.

Self-Healable Sandfish Scale-Inspired Scalable Triboelectric Layer for Hybrid Energy Harvesting in Desert Environment.

In deserts, sedimentation from frequent dust activities on solar cells poses a substantial technical challenge, reducing efficiency and necessitating advanced cost-inefficient cleaning mechanisms. Herein, a novel sandfish scale-inspired self-healing fluorinated copolymer-based triboelectric layer is directly incorporated on top of the polysilicon solar cell for sustained hybrid energy harvesting. The transparent biomimetic layer, with distinctive saw-tooth microstructured morphology, exhibits ultra-low sand adhesion and high abrasion-resistant properties, inhibits sedimentation deposition on solar cells, and concurrently harvests kinetic energy from wind-driven sand particles through triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG). The film exhibits a low friction coefficient (0.149), minimal sand adhesion force (27 nN), and a small wear area (327 µm2). In addition, over 2 months, a solar cell with the sandfish scale-inspired structure demonstrates only a 16% decline in maximum power output compared to the bare solar cell, which experiences a 60% decline. Further, the sandfish scale-based TENG device's electrical output is fully restored to its original value after a 6-h self-healing cycle and maintains consistent stable outputs. These results highlight the exceptional advantages of employing biomimetic self-healing materials as robust triboelectric layers, showcasing sustained device stability and durability for prolonged use in harsh desert environments, ultimately contributing to a low cost-of-electricity generation paradigm.

Utilization of poplar fibers in needle punched nonwovens

The focus of this study is to conduct pioneering research on utilizing poplar seed hair fibers in needle punched nonwovens. These fibers were blended with hollow PET fibers at two different weight ratios to obtain needle punched webs for the first time. The weight, thickness, abrasion resistance, bursting and tensile properties, hydrophobic/oleophilic surface characteristics of the nonwovens are analyzed elaborately. Finally, it has been demonstrated that poplar fiber-containing nonwovens have superior rose oil absorption compared to solely PET nonwoven fabrics. When compared the maximum adsorption capacities, the incorporation of 37.3 wt.% and 21.7 wt.% poplar fiber into PET nonwoven increased the oil absorption by approximately 35 and 24 times, respectively. Although pristine PET nonwoven was able to remove only 16% of MB dye from aqueous dye solution, addition of poplar fiber enhanced the removal process and the solution had been decolorized to nearly colorless. The results indicated that poplar blended nonwoven fabrics treated with NaClO2 show the high-performance removal of MB dye from wastewater, with the increased percentage of 40% and 67% for PET-PO30 and PET-PO60 fabric, respectively. Therefore, developing industrial scale surfaces with non-traditional and sustainable poplar seed fibers, marks a significant advancement for the textile industry.

Preparation and characterization of silicone oligomer modified polyurethane acrylates for leather finishing

Polyurethane acrylates (PUA) are commonly used as leather finishing agents because of their excellent film-forming, mechanical and abrasion resistance properties. In this study, silicone-modified polyether-based waterborne polyurethane acrylate (WPUA) was synthesized as an environmentally friendly leather finishing agent. The effects of different soft segments on the properties of WPUA were investigated by tensile strength, water absorption, thermogravimetry (TG), derivative thermogravimetry (DTG), and water contact angle tests. The results showed that the WPUA synthesized with PTMG 2000 as the soft segment had higher elongation at break, lower water absorption, and a larger water contact angle. The effect of different mass percentages of silicone on the properties ofpolytetramethylene oxide (WPUA) was investigated by scanning electron microscope (SEM), particle size, zeta potential, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), water contact angle, folding resistance, and mechanical properties. It was found that the hydrophobic, tensile, and folding resistance properties of the waterborne leather finishing agent were best when the silicone content was 5 wt%. What’s more, the synthesized silicone-modified polyether-type waterborne polyurethanes, with excellent comprehensive performance, have great potential for industrial application in leather finishing agents.

Implications of FCC and HCP cobalt phases on wear performance of weld deposited cobalt-based coating

SS316L possesses comparatively low wear and abrasion resistance properties and thus needs proper surface modification to sustain under severe industrial applications. Cobalt-based Stellite 6, a suitable coating for such applications, contains 4–5 % of tungsten that provides solid solution strengthening to the cobalt-based matrix, due to which it shows good wear resistance in abnormal working conditions. Stellite 6 is dominated by face-centered cubic (FCC) and hexagonal close packed (HCP) cobalt along with different carbide phases such as M7C3, M23C6, MC and M6C where M is Cr, W, Mo, Co and Fe. Weld deposited cobalt-based Stellite 6 coating on SS316L substrate, contains FCC structure as primary phases. Pure cobalt contains a stable HCP phase at temperature below 417 °C and FCC phase at and above 417 °C up to melting point of pure cobalt i.e., 1495 °C. Under the frictional stresses caused during wear test, impact more on FCC cobalt than HCP cobalt due to the high slip system of FCC. Because of this, FCC cobalt underwent through high wear losses compared to HCP cobalt in cobalt-based coating. Present study revealed that, high wear losses are seen in samples where FCC cobalt phases are dominant. The observed mechanism by SEM shows abrasive wear in which material removal takes place by ploughing, micro cutting and indentation. The targeted industrial applications where such wear losses are supposed to happen includes slurry transportation applications such as pipes, sea engineering components, submersible pumps, control valves.

Opportunities to reduce environmental burden by recycling fabric waste in a woollen fabric company

PurposeWool fiber is accepted as one of the natural and renewable sources and has been used in the apparel and textile industry since ancient times. However, wool fiber has the highest global warming potential value among conventional fibres due to its high land use and high methane gas generation. This study aimed to recycle the wool fabric wastes and also to create a mini eco-collection by using the produced yarns.Design/methodology/approachThis manuscript aimed to evaluate the fabric wastes of a woolen fabric producer company. Fabric wastes were opened with two different opening systems and fiber properties were determined. First, conventional ring yarns were produced in the company’s own spinning mill by mixing the opened fibres with the long fiber wastes of the company. In addition, opening wastes were mixed with different fibres (polyester, long wool waste, and Tencel fibres) between 25% and 70% in the short-staple yarn spinning mill and used in the production of conventional ring and OE-rotor yarns. Most of the yarns contained waste fibres at 50%. Recycled and virgin yarns were used as a weft and warp yarn and a total of 270 woven fabric samples were obtained and fabric properties were examined. Also, a fabric collection was created. A life cycle assessment (LCA) was made for one of the selected yarns.FindingsAt the end of the study, it was determined that it was possible to produce yarn and fabric samples from fiber blends containing high waste fiber ratios beyond 50%. All the woven fabric samples produced from conventional ring and OE-rotor yarns gave higher breaking, tearing and stitch slip strength values in the weft and warp direction than limit quality values of the company. In addition, abrasion resistance and WIRA steam stability properties of the fabric samples were also sufficient. Environmental analysis of the recycling of the wastes showed a possible decrease of about 9940034.3 kg CO2e per year in the global warming potential. In addition, fiber raw material expenses reduced yarn production cost about 50% in case of opened fabric waste usage. However, due to insufficient pilling resistance results, it was decided to evaluate the woven fabrics for the product groups such as shawls and blankets, where pilling resistance is less sought.Originality/valueThe original aspects of the article can be summarized under two headings. First, there are limited studies on the evaluation of wool wastes compared to cotton and polyester fibres and the number of samples examined was limited. However, this study was quite comprehensive in terms of opening type (rag and tearing), spinning systems (long and short spinning processes), fiber blends (waste 100% and blends with polyester, long wool waste and Tencel fibres) and yarn counts (coarser and finer). Recycled and virgin yarns were used as a weft and warp yarn and a total of 270 woven fabric samples were obtained using different colour combinations and weave types. All processes from fabric waste to product production were followed and evaluated. Life cycle assessment (LCA) and cost analysis was also done. The second unique aspect is that the problem of a real wool company was handled by taking the waste of the woolen company and a collection was created for the customer group of the company. Production was made under real production conditions. Therefore, this study will provide important findings to the research field about recycling, sustainability etc.

COMPARISON OF ANTIBACTERIAL AND SOME PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF KNITTED FABRICS PRODUCED FROM BAMBOO, COTTON AND VISCOSE FIBER

Cotton, bamboo, and viscose fibers were examined in this study for their suitability in textile production. Bamboo, being a regenerated cellulosic fiber, has gained popularity in the industry due to its ecological properties. Fabrics made from bamboo exhibit comfort, wrinkle resistance, and thermal regulation. Additionally, they possess natural antibacterial, hypoallergenic, and biodegradable properties, along with high moisture absorption, shine, softness, and UV protection. The study compared knitted fabrics from these fibers, evaluating their water vapor permeability, air permeability, burst strength, water absorbency, abrasion resistance, and antibacterial properties according to international standards. Results showed that bamboo and cotton fibers have similar water vapor permeability, both higher than viscose fibers. Bamboo fiber's air permeability is notably higher than cotton and viscose fibers. Moreover, bamboo's water absorption surpasses cotton and viscose, leading to better sweat absorption. Bamboo fiber also demonstrated superior antibacterial properties compared to cotton and viscose, with higher bacterial eradication rates. Fabrics made from bamboo exhibited higher bursting strength and comparable pilling values to cotton, outperforming viscose. Overall, bamboo fiber demonstrated better air permeability, water absorbency, antibacterial properties, abrasion resistance, and bursting strength compared to cotton and viscose, making it a desirable choice for cool and comfortable textiles.

Abrasion Resistance and Microstructural Properties of Sustainable Geopolymer Mortar Produced with Hybrid Blends of GGBFS and Various Earth Materials

Abrasion Resistance and Microstructural Properties of Sustainable Geopolymer Mortar Produced with Hybrid Blends of GGBFS and Various Earth Materials

Optimization of composition parameter of Banana-Areca fiber epoxy based composite material for impact strength using Taguchi method

The use of natural fibers in various automotive, aerospace, marine, domestic, and electronic applications is increasing day by day for various reasons such as availability, high tensile, flexural, and impact strength, ease of fabrication, and abrasion-resistant properties. These fibers are replacing synthetic fibers due to harmless environmental risks. Natural fibers are commonly used as reinforcement materials in various thermoplastics. Therefore, in this study, a bio composite was prepared using a mixture of banana fiber and areca fiber. In this experimental work, various combination of Banana and areca fiber is used to prepare the composite for the impact strength of the material. The impact strength is performed for three different levels of volume of banana fiber, areca, and epoxy resin. Parameter optimization is performed using Taguchi analysis which forms an L9 orthogonal meshing of an array and the signal-to-noise ratio is used to optimize the control factors affecting the impact resistance of the material. For each group, the impact resistance is measured according to the ASTM D256 standard. Analysis of variance is done to determine the most significant factor influencing the impact strength of the material. The composition of banana fiber layer 1 turned out to be the most significant factor in achieving the high-impact strength of the material. A confirmation test was conducted to validate the predicted results of Taguchi analysis and experimental testing.

Effects of Thermal Cycling on the Mechanical Strength of TPU 3D-Printed Material

Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is a three-dimensional (3D) printing technology known for its low-cost rapid manufacturing of parts. Nowadays, various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and maritime are using this technology to manufacture 3D-printed parts that have undergone high temperatures. The material used in this study is the Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), which is the most commonly-used type of Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) in 3D printing. This material is a combination of substances from the qualities and characteristics of both thermoplastic and vulcanized thermoset rubber. TPU has excellent abrasion resistance, hardness, chemical, and thermal resistance properties. In addition, TPU is a great fit for making hoses, gaskets, and seals due to its oil and grease resistance properties. Due to the growing application of 3D-printed materials at elevated temperatures, this study aims to characterize the tensile strength of TPU 3D-printed materials when thermal cycled. The test results concluded that the tensile properties of TPU 3D-printed specimens were significantly influenced by the number of thermal cycles it was subjected to. The samples that underwent four thermal cycles exhibited the highest modulus of elasticity and stress at 200% strain. While samples which underwent 2, 8, and 16 thermal cycles resulted to a higher modulus of elasticity and tensile stress at 200% strain than the untreated specimen.

The effect of recycled fiber content on performance/quality properties of swimwear fabrics

Due to the decrease in natural resources all over the world and the increase in global CO2 emissions, which make the biggest contribution to global warming and climate change, the use of recycled materials has gained great importance in the textile industry, as in other application areas. Reducing the use of new raw materials and producing products from old raw materials not only minimizes environmental impacts such as lower CO2 emissions during the landfilling, reduced consumption of natural resources, reduced waste disposal, but also reduces costs and provides a longer product life. This study investigates the effect of recycled polyester fiber on the performance/quality properties of swimwear fabrics. Swimwear fabric samples were produced from 100% recycled polyester, 50% recycled polyester/50% polyamide, 100% polyester and 100% polyamide, and tested in terms of bursting strength, seam strength, abrasion resistance, air permeability and color fastness properties.

Preparation and Tribological Behaviors of Antigorite and Wollastonite Mineral Dual-Phase-Reinforced Polytetrafluoroethylene Matrix Composites

Research on polymer matrix composites with excellent tribological properties has received increasing attention in recent years. In this study, antigorite and wollastonite mineral dual-phase-reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) matrix composites were prepared by filling PTFE with mineral powders using ball-milling, cold-pressing, and pressureless sintering methods. The phase structure, microstructure, chemical composition, Shore hardness, and tribological behavior of the composites rubbed against steel balls under dry friction conditions were investigated. The results show that the composites have a dense structure and uniform distribution of mineral phases, with a Shore hardness of 62–68.8, an increase of 18.7–23.7% compared to pure PTFE. Compared with the addition of mono antigorite or wollastonite, the composites prepared by simultaneously filling the two minerals exhibited excellent tribological properties. The average friction coefficient and wear volume of the (10Atg + 20Wl)/PTFE composites were reduced by 44.2% and 71.4%, respectively, compared to those of pure PTFE. A dense and continuous tribofilm composed mainly of SiO2, MgSiO3, Mg2SiO4, MgO, CaO, CaMg(SiO3)2, and CaF2 was formed on the worn surfaces of both the dual-phase-reinforced PTFE matrix composites and counterpart steel balls during the friction process. The reduction in friction and wear is attributed to the reinforcement effect of the minerals on the PTFE matrix as well as the complex physical and chemical reactions at the friction interface stimulated by the synergistic effects between the two minerals. The addition of wollastonite reduced the phase transition temperature of antigorite, promoting more tribochemical reaction products with good abrasion resistance and friction-reducing properties, which contributed to the excellent tribological behavior of the composites.

Preparation of Ceramic Fiber Threads with Enhanced Abrasion Resistance Performance.

Ceramic fiber thread is one of the key components in flexible external thermal insulation blankets, and it has been applied in various fields as a flexible ceramic fibrous material with excellent deformability and high-temperature resistance. However, ceramic fiber threads are often subjected to reciprocating friction motion at specific bending angles, making them highly susceptible to abrade and fracture. Enhancing the abrasion resistance performance of ceramic fiber threads under bending conditions is the future trend and remains a significant challenge. Hence, we design and construct a novel polyurethane-modified coating on the ceramic fiber threads to improve their abrasion resistance performance. The effects of the types and concentrations of modifiers on the microstructure, abrasion resistance property, and tensile property of ceramic fiber threads are systematically investigated. The ceramic fiber threads, after modification with hexamethylene diisocyanate waterborne polyurethane (HDI-WPU) with a concentration of 3%, exhibit excellent abrasion resistance properties. The number of friction cycles at fracture of the modified ceramic fiber thread is more than three times, and the tensile strength is more than one and a half times, that of the original ceramic fiber thread, demonstrating the great potential of the HDI-WPU modifier for enhancing the abrasion resistance performance of ceramic fiber threads.

An Investigation on the Effect of the Surface Modifications and HNTs Loading on the Cure behaviours, Abrasion Resistance, Mechanical and Morphological Properties of NR/EPDM Nanocomposites

An Investigation on the Effect of the Surface Modifications and HNTs Loading on the Cure behaviours, Abrasion Resistance, Mechanical and Morphological Properties of NR/EPDM Nanocomposites