Damping and toughening effect of the reinforcements on the epoxy modified recycled + devulcanized rubber based composites

A. B. Irez, E. Bayraktar*, I. Miskioglu

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Abstract

This paper discusses damping effect of the reinforcements on the epoxy modified (10, 20 and 30 wt. %) devulcanized recycled rubber based composites. Within this study, the influence of Boron, γ-alumina and hollow glass microspheres (HGM) added in the matrix as the reinforcement elements were examined. As well known, devulcanization process is an efficient method of micronized rubber that can be used as useful products in a highly valued form. In this study, a combined process (chemical treatment + microwave) was used in order to modify the structure of the scrap recycled rubber. To characterize toughening and impact behaviour, quasi static 3P bending tests and choc tests were used for obtaining the principal values KIc and GIc and also damping capacity due to the reinforcement particles. Additionally, Shore-D hardness tests were measured. Scanning Electronic microscopy (SEM) was used to check dispersion quality and fracture surfaces, in scanning mode.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series
PublisherSpringer New York LLC
Pages147-158
Number of pages12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series
ISSN (Print)2191-5644
ISSN (Electronic)2191-5652

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2019, The Society for Experimental Mechanics, Inc.

Keywords

  • Epoxy
  • Fracture toughness
  • Hollow glass microspheres
  • Recycled rubber
  • SEM
  • Wear resistance

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