Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5204891 | Polymer Degradation and Stability | 2006 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Ageing behaviour of SBR/EVA blends due to the effects of heat, ozone, and gamma radiation was studied with reference to blend ratio, three crosslinking systems (sulfur, peroxide and mixed) and a compatibiliser (SEBS-g-MA). It was found that an increase in the EVA content of the blends enhanced the ageing characteristics. Among the different crosslinking systems, a peroxide cured system exhibited the best retention of properties even after severe ageing. Tensile strength of peroxide cured SBR/EVA blends increased slightly after ageing for three days at 70 °C due to continued crosslinking, whereas tensile strength of all blends decreased on ageing at 100 °C. Compatibilisation with SEBS-g-MA improved the thermal, gamma and water ageing resistance of SBR/EVA blends.
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Authors
C.K. Radhakrishnan, Rosamma Alex, G. Unnikrishnan,