| Title | New Route of Tire Rubber Devulcanization Using Silanes |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 25806 |
| Authors | Ghosh, R; Mani, C; Krafczyk, R; Schnell, R; Paasche, A; Talma, A; Blume, A; Dierkes, WK |
| Title | New Route of Tire Rubber Devulcanization Using Silanes |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | Polymers, 15, 13 |
| Abstract | The disposal of tires at the end of their lifespan results in societal and environmental issues. To tackle this, recycling and reuse are effective solutions. Among various recycling methods, devulcanization is considered to be a very sustainable option, as it involves the controlled breakdown of crosslinks while maintaining the polymer backbones. The objective of this study is to develop a sustainable devulcanization process for passenger car tire rubber using silanes. In this study, a thermo-mechanical-chemical devulcanization process was conducted to screen six potential devulcanization aids (DAs). Silanes were chosen as they are widely used in tire rubber as coupling agents for silica. The efficiency of the devulcanization was studied by the degree of network breakdown, miscibility of the devulcanized material, and mechanical properties of the de- and revulcanized material. Compared to the parent compound, a 55-60% network breakdown was achieved for the devulcanizate along with 50-55% of tensile strength recovery. In addition to superior devulcanization efficiency, this DA offers a sustainable alternative to the conventional ones, such as di-phenyl-di-sulphide, due to its compliance with safety regulations. The devulcanizate can be utilized in high-performance applications, such as tires and seals, while 100% devulcanizate can be employed in low-strength technical rubber products. |
| https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/13/2848/pdf?version=1687935649 |
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