摘要 |
Processes for dispersing nanocarbon into NBR rubber in a substantially uniform manner, nanocarbon-reinforced NBR produced by the process, and articles of manufacture produced from the nanocarbon-reinforced NBR are disclosed. The process involves preparing a nanocarbon dispersion, which optionally includes a surfactant, stabilizing agent and/or dispersant, ensuring that the nanocarbon does not include agglomerates, and mixing the dispersion with an NBR latex. The resulting composition is coagulated and dried to form an NBR-CNT (or CNT-NBR) masterbatch. After adding an appropriate additives package, the masterbatch can be formed into desired products, for example, using compression molding. |