Inverse vulcanized copolymer

Dual vulcanizator and interfacial modifier

A sulfur-based copolymer that acts as both vulcanizator and interfacial modifier, replacing traditional curing agents and coupling agents to improve filler dispersion and interfacial adhesion.

Zhang, Songbo · Pibo, Liu · Miao, Guo · Yu, Qizhou · Hu, Yanming · Tang, Zhenghai · Guo, Baochun · Guangyuan, Zhou

Composites Science and Technology 2023

Advantages

More uniform silica dispersion

Stronger interfacial interaction than conventional coupling agent systems

Improved mechanical properties