Reinforcing filler such as carbon black and silica are used in synthetic and natural rubber to improve its properties. Compared to carbon black, mixing of silica in rubber compounds involves many difficulties due to the large polarity difference between silica and rubber. A bifunctional organosilane is commonly used as a coupling agent in enhancing the compatibility of silica and rubber.
Reinforcement of deproteinized NR by nano silica
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