RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Janík, Róbert
A1 Labaj, Ivan
A1 Skalková, Petra
A1 Ďurišová, Silvia
A1 Moricová, Katarína
T1 Effects of Filler Modification on the Properties of Elastomeric Composites
JF Manufacturing Technology Journal
YR 2024
VO 24
IS 3
SP 365
OP 377
DO 10.21062/mft.2024.056
UL https://journalmt.com/artkey/mft-202403-0016.php
AB The application of cellulose (CEL) as a filler in elastomeric composites (ECs) was studied, with cellulose examined in its untreated form (RAW), after DCSBD plasma modification, and ozone pre-treatment. Changes in surface fluorescence demonstrated that DCSBD plasma-modified cellulose achieved better dispersion in the elastomeric composite mixture, which also showed improved strength and elongation in static tensile tests. DMA analysis confirmed changes in visco-elastic properties, with DCSBD plasma-modified cellulose altering the glass transition temperatures of the Elastic and Loss modulus, as well as Tan Delta. SEM microscopy did not conclusively demonstrate the reinforcing effect of plasma-modified cellulose. Small property changes were observed with ozone pre-treated cellulose, similar to the unmodified cellulose composite mixture (NR).