The effect of exfoliated graphite (EG) on the mechanical, tribological and dielectric properties of the silicone rubber (QM) composites has been systematically investigated and analysed. Morphological analysis of the composites helps to understand the interfacial interaction between the filler and the rubber matrix as well as wear mechanism respectively. An enhancement in the mechanical, tribological and dielectric properties was observed with an increase in filler loading and better performance was observed at 7 phr of filler loading. The improvement in performance is attributed to the better interaction between the QM chains and the EG layers as evident from the AFM and TEM analysis. It is also evident from the Kraus plot which supports the reinforcing effect of EG in QM matrix.
Authors
- P. S. Sarath,
- Sohil Vargese Samson,
- Rakesh Reghunath,
- Mrituanjay Kumar Pandey,
- prof. dr hab. inż. Józef Haponiuk link open in new tab ,
- Profesor Sabu Thomas,
- Soney C. George
Additional information
- DOI
- Digital Object Identifier link open in new tab 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106601
- Category
- Publikacja w czasopiśmie
- Type
- artykuły w czasopismach
- Language
- angielski
- Publication year
- 2020
