Surface modification of halloysite nanotubes by vulcanization accelerator and properties of styrene-butadiene rubber nanocomposites with modified halloysite nanotubes

- Vulcanization accelerant was used to modify halloysite nanotubes (HNTs).
- The modified HNTs reduced the activation energy of vulcanization.
- Strong filler-rubber interaction was achieved in rubber/modified HNTs composites.
- The modified HNTs exhibited excellent reinforcement effect on rubber.