Properties and Applications of Butadiene Rubbers / Soney C. George, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

George, Soney C., editor.

Series:

Polymer science and technology series (Nova Science Publishers)

Polymer Science and Technology Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polybutadiene.

Elastomers.

Butadiene.

Rubber, Artificial.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (394 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2024]

Summary:

Butadiene-based rubbers, also known as synthetic rubbers or elastomers, are a type of polymer composed of butadiene, a C4H6 hydrocarbon molecule. These rubbers have unique characteristics that make them appropriate for many different kinds of industrial applications. Polybutadiene rubber (PB) Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), Acrylonitrile Butadiene rubber ( NBR) are three primary forms of butadiene-based rubbers. Ongoing research focuses on developing sustainable alternatives and improving the environmental effects of butadiene-based rubbers, addressing resource consumption and waste issues. As a result of their varying qualities, butadiene-based rubbers, play a major part in a variety of industry sectors. As technology and research advances, the emphasis on sustainability and environmentally conscious alternatives is expected to define the future of synthetic rubber manufacturing industries and its uses. The edited narration illustrates the potential of butadiene rubbers in several significant areas. Each chapter is designed for the benefit of all kinds of stake holders who work or use elastomeric materials in their field of expertise.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Butadiene Rubbers as Multipurpose Elastomers: Current Status

Abstract

1.1. Introduction - Polybutadiene: An Overview

1.1.1. The Genesis of Polybutadiene

1.1.2. Current Status

1.1.3. Polybutadiene and Natural Rubber Is Compared in Table 1.1.

1.2. Synthesis of Polybutadiene - Methods

1.2.1. Solution Polymerization

1.2.2. Emulsion Polymerization

1.3. Properties of Polybutadiene Rubbers

1.4. Production Methods - Batch and Continuous Process

1.5. Types of Polybutadiene Rubbers

1.5.1. Cis-Polybutadiene Rubber

1.5.2. Trans Polybutadiene Rubber

1.5.3. High-Cis Polybutadiene Rubber

1.5.4. Lithium Based Polybutadiene

1.5.5. High Trans Polybutadiene

1.5.6. Comparison of High-Cis and Low-Cis Polybutadiene

1.6. Butadiene Based Elastomers

1.6.1. Polybutadiene Rubber (BR)

1.6.2. Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR):

1.6.3. Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR)

1.6.4. Chloroprene Rubber (CR)

1.6.5. Comparison of Different Polybutadiene Based Elastomers

1.7. Current Status of Utilization of Butadiene-Based Rubbers

1.8. Applications of Butadiene-Based Rubbers

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

About the Authors

Chapter 2

Carbon Black Reinforced Butadiene Based Elastomers

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Butadiene Rubber (BR)

2.3. Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)

2.4. Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)

2.5. Mechanism of Reinforcement

Chapter 3

Non-Black Filled Butadiene Rubber Properties and Applications

3.1. Introduction

3.1.1. Overview of Butadiene Rubber (BR)

3.1.2. Limitations of Carbon Black Reinforcement

3.2. Non-Black Filled Butadiene Rubber

3.2.1. Mechanism of Reinforcement in Non-Black Filled Butadiene Rubber.

3.2.2. Common Fillers Used in Non-Black Filled Butadiene Rubber

3.2.2.1. Silica-Based Fillers

3.2.2.2. Talc Fillers

3.2.2.3. Caco3 Fillers

3.2.2.4. Metal Oxide Fillers

3.2.2.5. TiO2 Fillers

3.2.2.6. Kaolin Clay Filler

3.2.2.7. Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Filler

3.2.2.8. Polymeric Fillers

3.3. Top of Form Environmental Concerns of Non-Black Filled Butadiene Rubber

3.4. Applications of Non-Black Filled Butadiene Rubber

Chapter 4

Nanofillers for Green Butadiene Rubbers

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Nanofillers

4.3. Various Attempts in Green Nanofillers

4.3.1. Silica

4.3.2. Lignin

4.3.3. Cellulose

4.3.4. Chitin

4.4. Green Cu-LSF-NBR Nanocomposites

4.5. Green Nanofillers in Butadiene Blends

4.6. Various Applications of Green Butadiene Nanocomposites

Chapter 5

Non-Carbon Based Nanofillers in Butadiene Rubbers

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Polybutadiene Composites

5.2.1. Non-Carbon Fillers

5.3. Non Carbon Polybutadiene Rubber Nanocomposites

5.3.1. Silica Based BR Nanocomposites

5.3.2. Clay Based BR Nanocomposites

5.3.3. Miscellaneous Fillers in BR Nanocomposites

5.4. Non-Carbon Fillers in Butadiene-Containing Rubbers

5.4.1. NBR/non-carbon filler composites

5.4.2. SBR/Non-Carbon Filler Composites

5.5. Non-Carbon Fillers in Polybutadiene based blends

5.5.1. NR/BR Nanocomposites

5.5.2. SBR/BR Nanocomposites

5.6. Ternary rubber nanocomposites

Conclusion and Future Perspective

Chapter 6

Butadiene Rubber Polymer Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding Applications

6.1. Introduction to Electromagnetic Shielding

6.1.1. Background

6.1.2. EMI Shielding Mechanism.

6.2. Materials for EMI Shielding

6.2.1. Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposites

6.3. EMI Shielding Applications of SBR Nanocomposites

6.3.1. SBR- Carbon Black Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding

6.3.2. SBR- Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding

6.3.3. SBR- Graphene and Graphene oxide Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding

6.3.4. SBR- MXene Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding

6.3.5. SBR Nanohybrid Composites for EMI Shielding

6.4. EMI Shielding Applications of NBR Nanocomposites

6.4.1. NBR- Carbon Black Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding

6.4.2. NBR- Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding

6.4.3. NBR- Graphene Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding

6.4.4. NBR- MXene Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding

6.4.5. Magnetite/NBR Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding Applications

6.4.6. NBR Nanocomposites with Hybrid Fillers for EMI Shielding Applications

6.5. Butadiene Blends for EMI Shielding Applications

6.5.1. Butadiene Carbon Black Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding

6.5.2. Butadiene Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding

6.5.3. Butadiene Graphene Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding

6.5.4. Butadiene Nanohybrid fillers for EMI Shielding

6.6. Butadiene Rubber Based EMI Shielding Products

Conclusion and Future Outlook

Chapter 7

Tailoring Bio Waste as a Potential Filler in Butadiene-Based Rubbers

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Bio-Waste

7.2.1. Types of Biowaste Used as Fillers in Butadiene Rubber

7.2.1.1. Rice Husk

7.2.1.2. Sugarcane Bagasse

7.2.1.3. Wood Flour

7.2.1.4. Other Bio-Wastes

7.3. Extraction Methods/Surface Modification of Bio-Waste into Potential Fillers

7.3.1. Extraction of Bio-Waste Fillers

7.3.2. Surface Modification of Bio-Wastes

7.3.3. Conversion of the Feedstocks into Biochar.

7.4. Properties of Butadiene Rubber Bio-Waste Composites

7.5. Challenges and Future Prospects

7.6. Potential Applications of Tailored Biowaste Butadiene Rubbers

Chapter 8

High Performance Butadiene Rubbers with Cellulosic Nanomaterials

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Cellulose Nanomaterials

8.2.1. Classes of Cellulosic Nanomaterials

8.3. Surface Modification of Cellulosic Nanomaterials

8.4. Butadiene Rubber-Reinforced Cellulosic Nanomaterials Composites

8.5. Fabrication Techniques of Butadiene Rubber-Reinforced Cellulosic Nanomaterials Composites

8.5.1. Solvent Casting

8.5.2. Advantages of Solution Casting

8.5.3. Melt Intercalation/Mixing Method

8.5.4. In-Situ Polymerization

8.5.5. Layer-by-Layer Assembly

8.5.6. One-Pot Directed Synthesis

8.5.7. Fiber-Spinning Techniques

8.5.8. 3D Printing

8.5.9. Compression Molding

8.6. Properties of Butadiene Rubber-Reinforced Cellulosic Nanomaterials Composites

8.7. Challenges and Future Prospects

Chapter 9

Butadiene-Based Rubbers as Binders in Lithium-Ion Batteries, Electrochemical Applications, and Sensors

9.1. Introduction

9.1.1 Background on Binder Materials in Electrochemical Applications

9.1.2. Rationale for Utilizing Butadiene-Based Rubbers as Binders

9.2. Butadiene-Based Rubbers: Properties and Synthesis

9.2.1. Overview of Butadiene Rubber Chemistry and Structure

9.2.2. Synthetic Methods for Producing Butadiene-Based Rubbers

9.3. Butadiene Rubber as a Binder in Lithium-ion Batteries

9.3.1. Role of Binders in Lithium-Ion Batteries

9.3.2. Performance Advantages of Using Butadiene Rubber Binders

9.4. Butadiene Rubber as a Binder in Electrochemical Applications.

9.4.1. Application of Butadiene-Based Rubbers in Supercapacitors

9.5. Butadiene Rubbers in Sensor Applications

9.5.1. Enhanced Sensor Performance Using Butadiene-Based Rubbers

Chapter 10

Bio-Butadiene-Based Rubbers in Damping and Sound Absorption Applications

10.1 Introduction

10.2. Overview of Bio-Butadiene Rubbers

10.2.1. Bio-Based Butadiene from Biomass

10.2.2. Butadiene Derived from Microorganisms

10.2.3. Butadiene from Waste

10.2.4. Bio-Butadiene Production Methods

10.2.5. Bio-Based Butadiene from Bioethanol

10.2.6. Bio-Based Preparation of SBR, NBR

10.2.6. Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions

10.2.7. Carbon Sequestration

10.2.8. Potential for the Circular Economy

10.2.9. Traditional Rubber Production

10.3. Materials and Methods

10.3.1. Butadiene

10.3.1.1. Catalyst Design

10.3.1.2. Solvent Screening

10.3.1.3. Understanding Side Reactions

10.3.1.4. Molecular Design

10.3.1.5. Sustainability Metrics

10.3.2. Micro-Fillers

10.3.2.1. Rice Husk Ash Silica Nanoparticles

10.3.2.2. Recycled Nanoclays

10.3.2.3. Recycled Graphene Nanoplatelets

10.3.2.4. Characterization

10.4. Property Evaluation

10.4.1. Tensile Testing

10.4.2. Compression Testing

10.4.3. TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis)

10.4.4. Additional Testing and Optimisation

10.4.5. Acoustic Properties

10.4.5.1. Sound Absorption Testing

10.4.5.2. Sound Transmission Testing

10.4.5.3. Placement of Nanosensors

10.4.5.4. Result Comparison and Interpretation

10.4.6. Comparison

10.4.6.1. Conventional Rubbers

10.4.6.2. Conventional Rubbers

10.4.6.3. Properties and Performance

10.4.6.4. Market Acceptance

10.5. Case Study

10.5.1. Automotive Industry Application

10.5.1.1. Eco-Friendly Tyres.

10.5.1.2. Sustainable Flooring.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

979-88-95300-62-6