Multiscale characterization of the interfacial region in flexible rubber composites: Initial structure and evolution upon thermal treatment

To investigate the structural changes upon thermal treatment of resorcinol–formaldehyde–latex (RFL) interfacial layer in a rubber-cord flexible composite, a multiscale approach was employed. High-resolution AFM mapping showed a significant increase in the modulus of the (RF) phase from 1.2 GPa to 2....

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Main Authors: S.K. Enganati, F. Addiego, J.P.C. Fernandes, Y. Koutsawa, B. Zielinski, D. Ruch, G. Mertz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Polymer Testing
Subjects:
AFM
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941821001537