Effect of Hybrid Reinforcement Based on Attapulgite and Montmorillonite Nanofillers on the Mechanical Properties of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber

Abstract

Attapulgite(ATP)/montmorillonite(Mt)/Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) nanocomposites were prepared from emulsions. The structure of the nanocomposites was characterized by TEM. The effect of ATP/Mt composites on the mechanical properties and swelling behavior was investigated. ATP/Mt composites addition had little effect on the cure times of the nanocomposites. When the ATP/Mt composites content was lower than 15 wt.%, the nanocomposites showed excellent mechanical properties.