Improving properties of ceramic silicone rubber composites using high vinyl silicone oil

Reactive high vinyl silicone oil (HVSO) was selected to prepare the ceramic silicone rubber composites. The effects of HVSO on the mechanical properties and thermal stabilities of ceramic silicone rubber composites were investigated. The structures of the cross‐linked network of silicone rubber with or without HVSO were studied. The intermolecular space of silicone rubber was enlarged, and the cross‐linked point was concentrated by addition of HVSO, which was demonstrated by cross‐linking densities, scanning electron microscope (SEM) images, and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The cross‐linked network model was formed with the slipping of the cross‐linked points along with the silicone rubber chain. Mechanical properties of composites were enhanced by the formation of this cross‐linked network. The tear strength, tensile strength, and elongation at break of the composites were increased by 18.5%, 13.2%, and 37.4% by the adding of 2 phr HVSO, respectively. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 41864.     

微胶囊红磷对电气绝缘用硅橡胶的阻燃改性研究

研究改性氢氧化铝(m-ATH)/微胶囊红磷无卤复合阻燃剂对电气绝缘用甲基乙烯基硅橡胶物理性能、电性能和阻燃性能等的影响,并与m-ATH/十溴二苯乙烷复合阻燃剂进行对比。结果表明,m-ATH/微胶囊红磷无卤复合阻燃剂对甲基乙烯基硅橡胶具有良好的阻燃协效作用。     

Preparation and performance of high refractive index silicone resin‐type materials for the packaging of light‐emitting diodes

A novel high refractive index and highly transparent silicone resin‐type material for the packaging of high‐power light‐emitting diodes (LEDs) is introduced, which was synthesized by hydrosilylation of vinyl end‐capped methylphenyl silicone resin and methylphenyl hydrosilicone oil catalyzed by Karstedt's catalyst. The vinyl end‐capped methylphenyl silicone resins were prepared by hydrolysis?polycondensation method from methylphenyl diethoxysilane (MePhSi(OEt)₂), phenyl triethoxysilane (PhSi(OEt)₃), and vinyl dimethylethoxy silane (Me₂ViSiOEt) in toluene/water mixture catalyzed by cation‐exchange resin. The vinyl end‐capped methylphenyl silicone resins were characterized by ¹H‐NMR and Fourier‐transform infrared. The performances of the cured silicone resin‐type materials for LED packaging have been examined in detail. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2013     

新型加成型硅橡胶灌封胶的研究

本文合成了两种新型加成型硅橡胶：ＴＡＳ硅橡胶和ＭＤＡＳ硅橡胶。与通常使用的乙烯基加成型硅橡胶相比，ＴＡＳ或ＭＤＡＳ硅橡胶的固化条件与之相似，但ＴＡＳ－ｐｔ和ＭＤＡＳ－ｐｔ固化体系对许多能阻滞乙烯基加成型硅橡胶固化的物质不敏感。另一方面，ＴＡＳ－ｐｔ和ＭＤＡＳ－ｐｔ固化体系对许多材料（尤其对金属）呈现良好的粘接性能，且当样品浸于水中１５天后，仍保持其粘性。上述性能，使之具有许多用途。本文还讨论了ＴＡＳ和ＭＤＡＳ生胶的合成方法，以及影响ＴＡＳ、ＭＤＡＳ固化的若干因素。     

Effect of incorporation of carbon fiber and silicon carbide powder into silicone rubber on the ablation and mechanical properties of the silicone rubber‐based ablation material

This study examined the effects of the incorporation of carbon fiber (CF) and silicon carbide powder (SCP) into a high temperature vulcanized (HTV) silicone rubber, poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) containing vinyl groups on the ablation properties using an oxy‐acetylene torch test. The ablation test results showed that CF enhanced the hardness of the char formed on the composite surface during the oxy‐acetylene torch test and was an important factor determining the ablation properties. SCP was also beneficial in enhancing the surface char hardness of the HTV/CF composite. A new method was devised to evaluate the ablation properties more objectively by measuring the time elapsed for a rectangular‐shaped silicone rubber composite with specimens loaded with a constant weight to burn and fail off during the oxy‐acetylene torch test. The mechanical properties of the silicone rubber composites were also examined as a function of the additive content using a universal test machine (UTM). © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011     

硅橡胶-石墨烯层结构绝缘电磁屏蔽材料的研发

以甲基乙烯基硅橡胶生胶为基胶,添加含氢硅油、铂金催化剂等,采用压延工艺制得1~3 mm厚硅橡胶片材;以硅烷偶联剂改性石墨烯并与胶粘剂混合制得涂料,喷涂在硅橡胶片材表面,制得硅橡胶-石墨烯层结构绝缘电磁屏蔽材料。该材料初始电磁屏蔽效能可达82 d Bm,拉伸强度6.5 MPa,电气强度25.3 k V/mm,经紫外光及热老化后,电磁屏蔽效能、力学性能及绝缘性能虽有不同幅度的下降,但仍能满足10 k V带电作业机器人外绝缘及电磁屏蔽应用需求。     

Influence of the grafting topology of hydrophobic silica surfaces on the mechanical properties of silicone high consistency rubbers

Silica‐filled rubber materials exhibit stress softening and hysteresis under cyclic loadings. These phenomena are usually associated with both the Payne and Mullins effects. To better characterize these properties, five model silicas were produced and used in industrial‐like high consistency rubber (HCR) formulations: the native (hydrophilic) silica and four chemically modified silicas for which both the content of surface silanols and the nature of the grafted silicone chains differ. Silica ? polydimethylsiloxane HCR elastomer with constant silica content and optimal dispersion was tested via static (uniaxial tensile tests, cyclic and monotonic) and dynamic tests. The Payne and Mullins effects as well as the ultimate properties were evaluated as a function of particle surface treatment. It was found that the Payne amplitude decreases with the content of grafted chains, whereas the Mullins effect and ultimate strain decrease with an increase in molar mass between crosslinks. Finally, the ultimate strength is optimal as long as silica is surface treated, albeit independent of surface grafting topology. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry     

Synthesis and characterization of nonionic 1‐vinyl‐2‐pyrrolidinone/methacryloxy silicone copolymers: Effects of molecular weight of silicone and crosslinking density

Nonionic 1‐vinyl‐2‐pyrrolidinone/methacryloxy silicone copolymers (VP/VS copolymers) were prepared and characterized as functions of molecular weight of silicone and crosslinking density. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, ¹³C‐NMR, and pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry study showed that those copolymers were successfully synthesized. Also, the gel‐permeation chromatography spectrum exhibited a fairly narrow distribution of the molecular weight of the polymer. It was found that the turbidity in ethanol (EtOH) and the glass‐transition temperature of crosslinked VP/VS copolymers are influenced by the amount of crosslinking agent. However, in the case of branched VP/VS copolymers, a transparent solution was obtained, regardless of the molecular weight of silicone. SEM/EDS study revealed that silicone is more abundant on the coating surface than on the interface of coating/glass. This is probably because Si‐containing chains have lower surface energy than that of vinylpyrrolidinone‐containing chains. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 85: 2244–2253, 2002     

Plasma‐enhanced deposition of silver nanoparticles onto polymer and metal surfaces for the generation of antimicrobial characteristics

Silver nanoparticle thin layers were deposited onto formaldehyde‐radio frequency (RF)‐plasma‐functionalized medical‐ and food‐grade silicone rubber, stainless steel, and paper surfaces. The silver deposition was carried out under ex situ plasma conditions using the Tollen's reaction. Results from survey and high‐resolution electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy investigations confirmed the presence of thin silver layers on the plasma‐exposed and subsequently modified substrate surfaces. In addition, SEM and AFM demonstrated the nanoparticle‐based morphology of the deposited layers. Our results showed that thin macromolecular layers bearing aldehyde functionalities can be deposited onto silicone rubber, stainless steel, and paper surfaces. The bactericidal properties of the silver‐coated surfaces were demonstrated by exposing them to Listeria monocytogenes. No viable bacteria were detected after 12 to 18 h on silver‐coated silicone rubber surfaces. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 93: 1411–1422, 2004     

Preparation of high-performance epoxy-containing silicone rubber via hydrosilylation reaction

A novel epoxy-containing silicone rubber network was constructed by hydrosilylation reaction among the synthesized vinyl-containing epoxy resin prepolymers, vinyl terminated silicone oil and hydrogen-containing silicone oil. The structure of the vinyl-containing epoxy resin prepolymers was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Morphology observations revealed that uniform “sea-island” phase separation structure was present in modified silicone rubbers. The compatibility between silicone rubber and epoxy resin was enhanced, thanks to the good dispersion of vinyl-containing epoxy prepolymers in silicone rubber matrix. The adhesion and tensile properties of modified silicone rubbers were greatly enhanced when compared with those of unmodified counterparts. The thermal degradation behavior of cured silicone rubbers was studied using thermogravimetric analysis and thermogravimetric/infrared spectrometry analysis. Results showed that the formation of epoxy-containing silicone rubber network altered the degradation process of silicone rubber, thereby yielding a higher residue at 800 °C under nitrogen atmosphere. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020 , 137, 48397.     

高压电力电缆附件用液体硅橡胶的制备与研究

考察了白炭黑的种类和用量、不同粘度的乙烯基硅油以及交联密度对液体硅橡胶物理机械性能和耐漏电起痕性能的影响。结果表明,随着白炭黑用量及乙烯基硅油粘度的增加有利于提高液体硅橡胶的物料机械性能,而通过添加VMQ硅树脂来增加体系的交联密度,还能有效提高漏电起痕性能,使液体硅橡胶能够满足电力行业应用的特殊要求。     

Influence of stearic acid treated nano-CaCO3 on the properties of silicone nanocomposites

The aim of the work reported here was to study the influence of treated nano-CaCO₃ on the silicone:dicumyl peroxide system. Thermal degradation was studied using TGA of treated and untreated nano- and commercial CaCO₃:silicone rubber composites. Thermal stability as well as % char yield increased with increasing content of treated nano-CaCO₃ as compared to untreated and commercial CaCO₃. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were performed to study the degree of dispersion of treated and untreated nano-CaCO₃ and commercial CaCO₃ in silicone rubber composites. Moreover, the nanocomposites were subjected to various tests, such as those for tensile strength, % elongation at break, flammability and abrasion resistance. The tensile strength (8.5 kg/cm²) and elongation at break (780%) showed their greatest improvements at 10 wt% loading with treated nano-CaCO₃ in comparison to the untreated nano- and commercial CaCO₃:silicone rubber composites. The improvements in the properties of treated CaCO₃:silicone composites compared to the untreated nano- and commercial CaCO₃ silicone rubber composites were due to the uniform dispersion of nanoparticles in the treated composites and their good compatibility with the rubber chains, as shown by AFM and SEM studies.     

Morphology and properties of the PA66/PC/silicone rubber composites

The research focused on the PA66/PC/silicone rubber composites. By adding silicone rubber as a toughener, the composites were prepared via dynamic vulcanization. The morphology and properties of the composites were characterized by FTIR, TEM, SEM, XRD, etc. The FTIR spectrum of the composites presented an increase of the 1730, 1240, and 1450 cm^?1 that can be due to the C?O interaction and the presence of the O? CO? O group, and this fact can mean the formation of the PA66–PC copolymer. The crosslinking of silicone rubber in the PA66/PC matrix formed the net‐like structure like semi‐IPN, which is propitious to enhance the interaction between PA66 matrix and PC and in further makes the PC particles embed in PA66 matrix closely. Novel composites are gained with outstanding mechanical properties and high temperature resistance, so the combine toughening by silicone rubber and PC is an ideal toughening system owing to the synergistic effect. In addition, the PA66/PC/silicone rubber/OMMT composite exhibits better flexile strength and flexile modulus without weakening other mechanical properties. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

挤出硅橡胶气孔的分析研究与解决方法

通过目视观察硅橡胶切面气孔情况,探讨了脱低时间、填料用量、羟基硅油用量、放置时间、生胶硫化速率、含氢硅油用量对硅橡胶气孔的影响.结果表明,未脱低的硅橡胶硫化后存在较多气孔.当胶料脱低时间超过30 min后硅橡胶中几乎不存在气孔;较佳的填料用量为480份;较佳的羟基硅油用量为28份;当放置时间不超过24 h时硅橡胶中无明...     

Morphology,thermal, and mechanical properties of flame‐retardant silicone rubber/montmorillonite nanocomposites

Flame‐retardant methyl vinyl silicone rubber (MVMQ)/montmorillonite nanocomposites were prepared by solution intercalation method, using magnesium hydroxide (MH) and red phosphorus (RP) as synergistic flame‐retardant additives, and aero silica (SiO₂) as synergistic reinforcement filler. The morphologies of the flame‐retardant MVMQ/montmorillonite nanocomposites were characterized by environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM), and the interlayer spacings were determined by small‐angle X‐ray scattering (SAXS). In addition to mechanical measurements and limited oxygen index (LOI) test, thermal properties were tested by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The decomposition temperature of the nanocomposite that contained 1 wt % montmorillonite can be higher (129°C) than that of MVMQ as basal polymer matrix when 5% weight loss was selected as measuring point. This kind of silicone rubber nanocomposite is a promising flame‐retardant polymeric material. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 99: 3275–3280, 2006     

含钴PDMS／三甲基硅基甲基纤维素复合膜的富氧性能研究

以乙烯基质量分数为5％的硅橡胶为基质材料,加入一定量的三甲基硅基甲基纤维素,以含氢硅油为交联剂、氯铂酸为催化剂,通过硅氢加成反应,将羧酸钴结构键合到膜内的交联网络中,室温硫化成膜。膜的富氧性能研究表明,在硅橡胶交联网络中,混入三甲基硅基甲基纤维素,不仅提高了分离系数,也改善了成膜性和膜强度。由于三甲基硅基甲基纤维素（TMS—MC）的混入,20℃时氧氮分．离系数（αO2/N2）升高到3．7,透氧系数（PO2）稍有降低为437Barrer。     

影响HTV硅橡胶撕裂强度的因素

考察了白炭黑种类、羟基硅油用量、含氢硅油用量以及不同乙烯基含量生胶并用对热硫化(HTV)硅橡胶撕裂强度的影响。结果显示,气相法白炭黑的补强效果强于沉淀法白炭黑,且比表面积越大,硅橡胶的撕裂强度越高;随着羟基硅油加入量的增加,硅橡胶的撕裂强度先增后趋于稳定;含氢硅油的用量对HTV硅橡胶的撕裂强度基本没有影响;高乙烯基含量生胶和低乙烯基含量生胶并用能显著提高HTV硅橡胶的撕裂强度。较佳配方是:166 g 110-0生胶,4 g 112生胶、80 g QS-102气相法白炭黑、8.5 g羟基硅油、1.0 g含氢硅油、0.5 g乙烯基硅油,此时,HTV硅橡胶的撕裂强度达到21 KN/m。     

Synthesis of New Salt‐Resistant Sulfonate Gemini Surfactants with Hydroxyl Groups

Though the gemini surfactants have unique properties, their high cost limits their scope of application. The new salt‐resistant sulfonate gemini surfactants disodium 5,12‐bis(alkyloxymethyl)‐4,7,10,13‐tetraoxa‐2,15‐dihydroxyhexadecane 1,16‐disulfonates bearing two alkyl chains, two hydroxyl and two sulfonate groups were prepared from fatty alcohol, epichlorohydrin, glycol, sodium hydroxide, sodium bisulfite and sodium sulfite. Their synthesis exhibited the advantages of low raw material cost, mild reaction conditions and easy operation. The structures of prepared compounds were confirmed by FTIR and ¹H NMR. These gemini surfactants show excellent surface‐active properties, good salt resistance and excellent foaming ability.     

加成型液体乙烯基硅橡胶的研制Ⅰ.乙烯基硅油等对物理机械性能的影响

考察了乙烯基硅油及含氢硅油对加成型液体乙烯基硅橡胶物理机械性能的影响。结果表明，在100份乙烯基硅橡胶中加入10份乙烯基质量分数为10％的硅油，4.6份含氢硅油，用20份经表面处理的白炭黑增强，可得到拉伸强度为3.8MPa，撕裂强度为7.6kN/m，扯断伸长率为162％的乙烯基硅橡胶。     

Effects of silicon additive as synergists of Mg(OH)2 on the flammability of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer

The present work dealt with the effects of nine kinds of silicon additives on flame retardancy of ethylene‐vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA)/magnesium hydroxide [Mg(OH)₂] composites, as well as mechanical properties. The limiting oxygen index (LOI) test, horizontal fire test, vertical fire test, and cone calorimeter test were employed to evaluate flame retardancy of the composites. It was found that different silicon additives had different synergistic effects with Mg(OH)₂ on flame retardancy of the EVA matrix and exerted different influences on mechanical properties of the composites. The incorporation of organic montmorillonite (MMT) clay or silicone rubber not only made the composite reach FH‐1 rating in the horizontal fire test and FV‐1 rating in the vertical fire test, respectively, but also dramatically reduced the peak rate of heat release (Peak RHR) and increased the fire performance index (FPI) and ignition time (IT). The composites filled with precipitated SiO₂ exhibited the longest IT, the highest FPI, and FV‐1 rating. However, only the composites filled with silicone rubber could attain a balance between mechanical properties and flame retardancy. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2006