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Journal of Polymer & Composites Original Research

Synthesis And Application of Nano Zinc Oxide in Fabrication of Rubber Composites

  1. Savita R. Goswami Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India & L D College of Engineering, Ahmedabad
  2. Dr. Anjali Bishnoi Department of Chemical Engineering, L D College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Affiliated to Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad
  3. Sandeep Rai Dyne Chemicals LLP, Chatral, Industrial Area Phase IV, Gandhinagar
  4. Dr. Jigna Machhi Government Science College, Songadh, Tapi

Abstract

Nano zinc oxide (ZnO) has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its unique properties and potential applications in various fields. This paper discusses the synthesis of nano ZnO by precipitation method and characterizes them with various techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR) Spectroscopy and explores its application in the preparation of rubber composites. These synthesized particles were measured to have an average size of 29.78 nm using X-ray diffraction. SEM/EDS findings provide significant new insights into the morphological and elemental properties of the synthesized ZnO nanoparticles.FTIR is used to analyze the chemical and structural properties of ZnO nanoparticles.The integration of artificial nanoparticles into the rubber matrix through the use of two roll mills is the additional focus of this work. Using nano ZnO at varying loading concentrations (0.5 to 6 phr), the effects of nano additives were evaluated in rubber compounding. The paper highlights the impact of nano ZnO on the physical, cure properties of rubber composites, emphasizing its role in enhancing tensile properties at 1phr of synthesized nano ZnO with rubber composite. The paper discusses the challenges of integrating nano ZnO into rubber matrices and offers insights into future research directions.

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