Published : 2025-03-05

Effect of microwave-induced chemical modification of kaolinite and its application as an eco-frendly filler of rubber blends

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Kaolinite was subjected to microwave (MW) and chemical modification with silane and copper acetate. The process was carried out for 30, 60 and 120 min. The use of microwave radiation shortened the time of kaolinite modification (from several days to 30 min). The presence of modifying compounds in the kaolinite structure was confirmed by FT-IR, DSC, TGA and SEM. The use of modified kaolinite (10 phr) reduced the rate of vulcanization of natural rubber and facilitated its processing. Moreover, silane-modified kaolinite increased the tensile strength and hardness of natural rubber, which indicates its strengthening effect.


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Feriancová, A., Šulcová, J., Pagáčová, J., Dubec, A., Papučová, I., Pajtášová, M., … Klepka, T. W. (2025). Effect of microwave-induced chemical modification of kaolinite and its application as an eco-frendly filler of rubber blends. Polimery, 70(3), 166–176. https://doi.org/10.14314/polimery.2025.3.2