The influence of rubber functionality on polymer-filler interaction was evaluated. The use of a polymer-containing silica functionality was shown to provide improved polymer-filler interaction, which also translated to projected increased wet traction and projected decreased rolling resistance based on RDA temperature sweep data. The addition of a silica functional polymer also was shown to allow for the reduction of silane levels without significant effect on properties.
Effect of polymer structure on compounded properties
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