Thermoset Composite on Basis of Recycled Rubber

Abstract:

The paper describes the mechanical qualities of thermoset – epoxy resin filled with recycled rubber in the form of micro-particles. Such an application of waste can be regarded as material usage which should be preferred to other ways of waste handling. Micro-particles of recycled rubber affect the mechanical qualities of polymer in which they are dispersed. The paper quantifies cohesive and adhesive properties of the filled epoxy resin. Filling polymers – thermosets with waste fillers saves costs, it does not burden the environment, and it is inexpensive. The results described in this paper can lead to enlarging the application areas of recycled rubbers. As the filler, recycled rubber gained by the process of an ecological disposal of tyres by Gumoeko, s.r.o. (private limited company) was used.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 801)
• Pages: 67-73
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.801.67
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Petr Valášek, Jozef Žarnovský, Miroslav Müller
• Keywords: Adhesion, Cohesion, Hardness, Polymer, Strength, Waste

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