Abstract:

Mechanical and electrical properties of composites based on butyl rubber and multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) are investigated. Gradual increases in elastic moduli are observed with the filler content. It was found that the degree of strain affects the electrical resistivity. Finally, the level of reinforcement imparted to a rubbery matrix by carbon nanotubes is compared with that provided by other types of fillers such as carbon black, clay fibers or layered silicates.

Keywords: REINFORCEMENT; ELASTOMERS; CARBON NANOTUBES; CARBON BLACK; CLAY FIBERS; LAYERED SILICATES

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1163/156855408783431246

Affiliations: 1: E.S.P.C.I., Laboratoire PPMD, 10 rue Vauquelin, 75231 Paris Cedex, France;, Email: liliane.bokobza@espci.fr 2: Arkéma, Groupement de Recherche de Lacq, 64170 Lacq, France