Polymer nanocomposites are defined as polymers in which small amounts of nanometer
size fillers are homogeneously dispersed by only several weight percentages. Addition of …

In material science of elastomers the influence of nanoscale and nanostructured filler
particles is of utmost significance for the performance of innovative rubber products, ie …

High dispersion silica has recently become the preferred alternative to carbon black for low
rolling resistance tyres. However, the combination of natural rubber with silica and a …

Glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRPs) are one of the most widely used composite materials
and hold great potential applications due to their high-performance and cost effectiveness …

The paper presents a combined experimental and theoretical approach to the
understanding of hysteresis and adhesion contributions to rubber friction on dry and …

In this study, we investigated the effects of untreated precipitated silica (PSi) and fly ash
silica (FASi) as fillers on the properties of natural rubber (NR) and styrene–butadiene rubber …

Filler-to-rubber interaction is a key parameter in the reinforcement of rubber. This paper
presents an investigation into filler-to-filler and filler-to-rubber interactions in silica-reinforced …

This paper presents novel aspects regarding the physically motivated modelling of rubber
stationary sliding friction on rough surfaces. The description of dynamic contact is treated …

Flocculation plays an important role in reinforcement of silica filled rubber compounds, even
if coupling agents are applied. It is well known that silica tends to flocculate during the early …

In the 90's, a highly dispersible silica, combined with a coupling agent, a specific elastomer
and an adapted rubber process technology enabled the development of the Green Tire. This …