Cure orientation by depositing cure accelerators on the surface of fibers.

摘要

To control the orientation of curative groups in an elastomer formulation, in order to maximize the properties obtained in the vulcanized elastomer, cure accelerators are deposited on the surface of a fiber. This method results in a fiber type orientation of crosslink sites in an elastomer matrix, resulting in enhanced modulus properties. An added benefit of the method is the chemical attachment of the fiber to the elastomer formulation, which also results in enhanced modulus properties.