Investigating the Rheological Behavior in Highly Filled SBR-Carbon Nanotube Composites Using a Moving Die Rubber Process Analyzer

Developing rubber nanocomposites with enhanced performance is of great interest to meet the demand for superior material properties in a wide range of applications. In this work, the dynamic properties of silica-filled SBR carbon nanotube composites were investigated using a rubber process analyzer. Both the Payne and Mullins effects were studied using this equipment. The nonlinear behavior was studied in compositions with varying ratios of carbon nanotube loadings. Additionally, mechanical properties of the materials were also examined.