Utilization of microwave-induced processing of natural kaolinite and its application as an environmentally sustainable filler in polymer composites
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Kaolinite was treated with silane and copper acetate using microwave (MW) heating at different time intervals. The prepared kaolinites were utilized as fillers (10 phr) in SMR composites. FT-IR, thermal analysis, and SEM demonstrate alterations in the spectral and structural properties after merely 30 min. of chemical/MW treatment. The application of silanized fillers resulted in a decreased vulcanization rate and facilitated the processing and curing of the composites. The favorable mechanical properties affirm the reinforcement provided by MW-modified kaolinite.
Source: Polimery
Language: English
Subfield: Polymers and Plastics
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408578466