Prediction of the optimal vulcanization of a fiber‐reinforced elastomeric isolator made of natural rubber‐ethylene propylene diene monomer blend

G Pianese, G Milani, F Milani - Polymer Engineering & Science, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
To seismically isolate a structure, it is possible to interpose a rubber device between the
foundation and superstructure that increases the period of the superstructure, a feature that …

A novel approach for simulation and optimization of rubber vulcanization

J Lubura, P Kojić, J Pavličević, B Ikonić, D Balaban… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The kinetic model, encompassing the curing and reversion phenomena of the NR/SBR
rubber vulcanization process, was developed by means of the finite element method …

A new modelling approach for predicting process evolution of cork-rubber composites slabs vulcanization

H Lopes, SP Silva, JP Carvalho, J Machado - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
In order to predict the evolution of the vulcanization process of cork-rubber slabs, a
numerical approach was developed combining heat transfer by conduction and kinetics …

The effect of sulfur to accelerator ratio on the adhesion strength of NR/SBR blend to bronze-plated bead wire in sulfur curing systems

N Ghanbarzadeh, H Fattahi, I Amiri Amraei… - The Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The effect of sulfur-to-accelerator ratio was investigated in sulfur curing system on the
adhesion strength of NR/SBR blend to bronze-coated bead wires. Two different amounts …

Prediction of rubber vulcanization using an artificial neural network

JD Lubura, P Kojić, J Pavličević, B Ikonić… - Hemijska …, 2021 - doiserbia.nb.rs
Determination of rubber rheological properties is indispensable in order to conduct efficient
vulcanization process in rubber industry. The main goal of this study was development of an …

Numerical analysis of heat transfer and chemical reaction coupling in the rubber seal vulcanization process

Z Zhang, X Jia, F Guo, X Huang… - Rubber Chemistry and …, 2022 - meridian.allenpress.com
Vulcanization parameters significantly affect the performance of rubber seals and the energy
savings of the manufacturing process, which require a relationship between process …

Natural rubber composites with hydrochar as a partial filler: investigation of kinetic parameters

J Lubura, P Kojić, B Ikonić, J Pavličević… - … /professional journal of …, 2023 - hrcak.srce.hr
Reducing the environmental impact of the rubber industry has emerged as a major
challenge, and one potential solution that has garnered significant attention is incorporating …

Cork-Rubber Composite Blocks for Vibration Isolation: Determining Mechanical Behaviour Using ANN and FEA

H Lopes, SP Silva - International Conference Innovation in Engineering, 2022 - Springer
The static and dynamic performance of cork-rubber composites within the context of
vibration isolation is dependent on the material hardness and sample geometry. The …