Degradation of swollen NR/EPDM filled with graphene nanoplatelets in different types of service oils for engine mounting
by Khairu Ilwani Karim; Noraiham Mohamad; Jeefferie Bin Abd Razak; Hairul Effendy Ab Maulod; Qumrul Ahsan
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), Vol. 64, No. 3/4, 2022

Abstract: Rubber engine mounts are prone to chemical and environmental degradation due to the high-temperature exposure to various factors during service. Graphene derivative has been known as a promising material with outstanding physical, mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties hence serve as an excellent filler in elastomer composites. This study focuses on the degradation of swollen NR/EPDM blend and NR/EPDM filled with graphene nanoplatelets in different automotive service liquids and later subjected to tensile testing. The blends and nanocomposites were melt compounded using an internal mixer and fabricated by using a hot press. They were then swollen in gear, brake, and engine oils for 6 and 27 days. The change in mass, length and tensile properties are measured to determine the degradation effect. Swollen blends and nanocomposites experienced severe dimension changes and dropped in tensile properties. The results were in good agreement with morphological, structural, thermal, and compositional analyses.

Online publication date: Mon, 16-May-2022

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com