Increase Reclaimed Carbon-Rubber Bonding
Reclaimed carbon black from pyrolyzed tire waste presents unique bonding challenges, with particle sizes typically ranging from 50-310 nm and nitrogen adsorption surface areas of 50-85 m²/g. These materials contain residual ash and zinc compounds that can interfere with rubber matrix adhesion, potentially compromising mechanical properties when used as a replacement for virgin carbon black.
The fundamental challenge lies in achieving sufficient particle-matrix bonding strength while maintaining the processing characteristics and mechanical performance needed for tire applications.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including surface hydroxylation treatments, nitroxide radical modifications, specialized coupling agents, and optimized blending techniques. These and other approaches focus on maximizing the practical use of reclaimed carbon black while meeting stringent tire performance requirements.
1. Tire Rubber Composition Incorporating Recycled Pyrolyzed Carbon Black with High Ash Content
BRIDGESTONE CORP, 2024
Recycled carbon black for tires that provides good reinforcement and fracture resistance. The recycled carbon black is made from solid residue produced by pyrolyzing waste tires. This residue contains carbon black along with impurities like ash. The recycled carbon black has a higher ash content and lower carbon content compared to virgin carbon black. The key innovation is using this recycled carbon black in tire rubber compositions instead of virgin carbon black. This allows reducing the use of virgin carbon black in tires, which helps improve sustainability by recycling more tire waste. The recycled carbon black provides similar reinforcement to virgin carbon black while maintaining fracture resistance.
2. Recycled Carbon Black with Defined Particle Size and Surface Area for Tire Reinforcement
BRIDGESTONE CORP, 2024
Recycled carbon black for tires that improves reinforcement properties while maintaining fracture resistance compared to virgin carbon black. The recycled carbon black has specific particle size, surface area, and color characteristics. It is produced by pyrolyzing waste tires and separating out the carbon black. The recycled carbon black has a particle size D90 of 310 nm or less, a nitrogen adsorption surface area of 50-85 m2/g, and a specific tint strength of 55 or more. This allows making tires with better reinforcement properties from recycled carbon black compared to virgin carbon black.
3. Rubber Composition Incorporating Recycled Carbon Black with Specified DBP Oil Absorption and Compressed DBP Parameters
YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD, YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD:THE, 2024
Rubber composition for tires that can maintain sufficient heat generation and wet performance for practical use even when recycled carbon black is blended. The composition includes diene rubber including styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber, silica, and recycled carbon black, the DBP oil absorption amount and compressed DBP of recycled carbon black are determined.
4. Rubber Composition Incorporating Recycled Carbon Black and Organic Cobalt Acid
YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD, YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD:THE, 2024
Rubber composition for tires and tires that has practically sufficient adhesion to steel cords, durability, and low rolling resistance even when recycled carbon black is blended. The composition includes diene rubber, carbon black, recycled carbon black, and organic cobalt acid.
5. Rubber Composition Incorporating Recycled Carbon Black with Vulcanizing and Crosslinking Agents
YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD, YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD:THE, 2024
Rubber composition for tires that can maintain adequate low heat generation and wear resistance for practical use even when recycled carbon black is blended, and a tire using the same. The composition includes a vulcanizing agent, a crosslinking agent, a vulcanization accelerator, and a crosslinking accelerator.
6. Rubber Composition with Chemically Bonded Amine-Modified Carbon Black for Reduced Hysteresis
HANKOOK TIRE & TECH CO LTD, HANKOOK TIRE & TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024
Rubber composition for tires that improves tire hysteresis while maintaining the benefits of carbon black rubber composites. The composition contains a carbon black-rubber composite formed by mixing a specific amine compound, 3-Aminopropyl hydrogen sulfate, with carbon black. The amine compound chemically bonds with the carbon black, improving its adhesion to the rubber matrix and reducing hysteresis loss compared to unbonded carbon black. The carbon black has an iodine adsorption value of 30-145 mg/g and an oil adsorption value of 85-135 cc/g. The rubber composition can contain 0.1-5 parts of the amine compound based on 100 parts rubber, along with carbon black, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), and optional butadiene rubber or natural rubber
7. Carbon Black Surface Modification via Sequential Solid and Liquid Modifier Treatments for Enhanced Dispersion
Qingdao Black Cat New Materials Research Institute Co., Ltd., QINGDAO BLACKCAT NEW MATERIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO LTD, 2023
Surface modification of carbon black to improve rubber compound dispersion and reduce filler agglomeration. The modification involves sequential solid and liquid modifier treatments to break down carbon black agglomerates, reduce particle size, and prevent restacking. The steps include ball milling carbon black with a solid modifier like cellulose to break agglomerates into monodisperse particles. Then, adsorbing polyethylene glycol onto the carbon black to increase steric hindrance and electrostatic repulsion, further reducing agglomeration.
8. Carbon Black Rubber Composite with Modified Carbon Black and Multi-Step Integration Method
ZHEJIANG UNIV OF TECHNOLOGY, ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, 2023
A carbon black rubber composite material with improved performance and a method to prepare it. The composite has better strength, lower hysteresis loss, and wear resistance compared to conventional carbon black-rubber materials. The improvement comes from modifying the carbon black to disperse better and forming molecular bonds with the rubber matrix. Stearic acid is added to lubricate and transport the modified carbon black. The modification involves oxidizing the carbon black, attaching a chain transfer agent, and polymerizing styrene around it. The modified carbon black is then added in multiple steps along with the other ingredients to make the composite.
9. Method for Preparing Cracked Carbon Black/Rubber Composites via High Temperature and Plasma-Treated Carbon Black
QINGDAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, UNIV QINGDAO SCIENCE & TECH, 2022
Drying method to prepare cracked carbon black/rubber composites with improved properties compared to conventional carbon black composites. The method involves modifying the structure of the cracked carbon black through high temperature treatment and plasma treatment, followed by direct dry mixing with the rubber. The modified cracked carbon black has improved bonding with the rubber due to changes in particle size, structure, and surface properties compared to unmodified cracked carbon black. This leads to enhanced mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of the composites.
10. Rubber Composition Incorporating Recycled Carbon Black with Specific Surface Area and Oil Absorption Parameters
THE YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD, YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD, 2022
Rubber composition for a tire capable of maintaining breaking strength and achieving low heat build-up even when part of the total amount of carbon black is replaced with recycled carbon black. The composition includes nitrogen adsorption specific surface area N 2 SA and DBP oil absorption of carbon black and recycled carbon black.
11. Wet Processing Method for Pyrolysis Carbon Black/Natural Rubber Composites with Surface-Modified Carbon Black
QINGDAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, UNIV QINGDAO SCIENCE & TECH, 2022
Wet processing method for preparing pyrolysis carbon black/natural rubber composites with improved properties compared to conventional dry processing. The wet processing involves steps like modifying pyrolysis carbon black, making carbon black dispersions, and wet kneading with natural rubber. The modifications involve high temperature graphitization to repair carbon structure, low temperature crystal reduction, and plasma treatment to deactivate carbon surface. This improves carbon dispersion and rubber properties when wet mixed instead of dry blending.
12. Method for Producing Carbon-Rubber Composites with Brine-Assisted Dispersion and Catalyst-Enhanced Carbon Integration
KIM HYUN SUNG, 2022
A method for producing carbon-rubber composites with improved dispersion, yield, and properties compared to conventional methods. The method involves dispersing carbon particles, a polymer, and brine, then mixing with rubber solution and emulsion before washing and drying. This allows uniform carbon dispersion in rubber without agglomeration. The brine improves yield and wash turbidity. Using a specific catalyst for the carbon synthesis also maximizes dispersibility.
13. Preparation Method for Carbon Black/Natural Rubber Composite with Plasma-Activated Surface Functionalization
QINGDAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, UNIV QINGDAO SCIENCE & TECH, 2022
Preparation method for carbon black/natural rubber composite material with improved cutting resistance. The method involves modifying the carbon black using low temperature plasma treatment, followed by mixing with natural rubber and further refining. The plasma treatment activates surface functional groups on the carbon black to enhance dispersion and bonding with the rubber matrix. This results in a composite material with better cutting resistance compared to unmodified carbon black.
14. Motorcycle Tire Tread Rubber Composition with Recovered Carbon Black Integration
TVS SRICHAKRA LIMITED, 2022
Motorcycle tire tread rubber composition using recovered carbon black (rCB) derived from end-of-life tires. The composition improves tire performance while reducing carbon footprint compared to virgin carbon black. It uses blends like natural rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, and butadiene rubber, along with rCB, to make motorcycle tire tread bases. The rCB replacement level can be 5-20%. The composition provides lower rolling resistance, better elasticity, and processability compared to virgin carbon black.
15. Method for Pulverizing and Metal Oxide Coating of Ultrafine Carbon Black from Waste Tire Pyrolysis
ANHUI GAURET NEW MATERIAL SCIENCE AND TECH CO LTD, ANHUI GAURET NEW MATERIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022
A method to modify ultrafine carbon black obtained from waste tire pyrolysis to improve its properties for rubber reinforcement. The modification involves pulverizing the coarse carbon black particles, coating them with metal oxide particles, and optimizing the particle size distribution. This enhances the mechanical performance and granulation of the modified carbon black when used in rubber compounds. The modified carbon black provides a high-value-added reuse option for waste tire pyrolysis slag compared to unprocessed carbon black.
16. Chopped Carbon Fiber Masterbatch with Epoxidized Natural Rubber for Enhanced Rubber-Metal Interface Adhesion
QINGDAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, UNIV QINGDAO SCIENCE & TECH, 2021
Preparing a chopped carbon fiber masterbatch for high load-bearing rubber composite materials to improve adhesion between the rubber and metal interfaces. The process involves mixing epoxidized natural rubber with chopped carbon fiber in an internal mixer at controlled temperatures. The epoxy groups on the epoxidized rubber react with functional groups on the carbon fiber surface to enhance adhesion between the rubber and metal interfaces in the composite materials.
17. Surface Devulcanization of Recycled Vulcanized Rubber Particles Using Butylthiol Solvent
Georg Bohm, Xuesong Yan, Yu Sun, 2020
Modifying the surface of recycled vulcanized rubber to allow reuse in rubber products without significant performance loss. The method involves surface devulcanization of recycled rubber particles using a butylthiol solvent to generate tackiness between mixed recycled and fresh rubber. This provides optimal adhesion upon subsequent curing. The surface devulcanization minimizes alteration of the network structure compared to full devulcanization. The modified recycled rubber can have larger particle sizes and higher concentration compared to prior methods. It eliminates the need for full devulcanization before curing, reducing cost.
18. Method for Hydroxylation and Monomer Grafting of Carbon Nanotubes with Styrene-Butadiene Latex Coating
PetroChina Company Limited, PETROCHINA COMPANY LTD, 2020
A method to modify carbon nanotubes for use as rubber fillers that provides high dispersion of the nanotubes in rubber without agglomeration. The modification involves hydroxylating the nanotubes with strong acid and polyhydric alcohol, then grafting a polymerizable monomer like carboxylic acid onto the hydroxylated nanotubes. This is followed by coating the nanotubes with styrene-butadiene latex via graft polymerization. The resulting nanotube-latex composite has improved dispersion in rubber matrices compared to unmodified nanotubes.
19. Hydroxylated Pyrolysis Carbon Black with Coupling Agent for Enhanced Particle Binding in Rubber Compositions
QINGDAO HEIMAO NEW MATERIAL RES INSTITUTE CO LTD, QINGDAO HEIMAO NEW MATERIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO LTD, 2020
High strength modified pyrolysis carbon black for rubber applications that improves the mechanical properties and strength of pyrolysis carbon black rubber compositions while increasing the amount of pyrolysis carbon black that can be used. The modification involves hydroxylating the pyrolysis carbon black and carbon fiber, and then adding a coupling agent to create a modified pyrolysis carbon black with enhanced binding force between the particles. This modified carbon black can be used in rubber formulations to improve rubber properties and enable higher loadings of pyrolysis carbon black compared to unmodified pyrolysis carbon black.
20. Method for Preparing Carbon Black/Rubber Nanocomposites Using Surface-Modified Carbon Black with Coupling Agent
UNIV ZHEJIANG TECHNOLOGY, ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, 2020
A method to prepare highly dispersed carbon black/rubber nanocomposites with improved dispersion and interface binding between the carbon black and rubber matrix. The method involves modifying the surface of highly dispersed carbon black with a coupling agent before adding it to the rubber. This coats the carbon black particles with a shell that prevents agglomeration and promotes bonding with the rubber during processing. By modifying the carbon black first, it disperses better in the rubber and avoids re-agglomeration compared to adding the carbon black directly.
21. Wet Composite Method for Uniform Dispersion of Oxidized Carbon Nanocarbon Black and Graphene Oxide/Carbon Nanotubes in Rubber
SHANGHAI LUNJIANG TECH CO LTD, SHANGHAI LUNJIANG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2020
Wet composite method for graphene oxide/carbon nanotubes and carbon nanocarbon black that provides uniform dispersion of carbon nanofillers in rubber. The method involves oxidizing the surface of carbon nanocarbon black to improve its hydrophilicity and dispersibility in water. This modified carbon nanocomposite is then wet compounded with graphene oxide/carbon nanotubes by mixing the dispersions and drying them at different temperatures. This allows uniform dispersion of all the carbon nanofillers in the rubber matrix. The modified carbon nanocomposite can be used in rubber applications like tire treads for improved properties.
22. Pyrolysis Carbon Black Treatment via Rubber Solution for Impurity Removal and Active Point Restoration
ZHUHAI GREE GREEN RENEWABLE RESOURCE CO LTD, 2020
Modifying pyrolysis carbon black from waste sources like tire or plastic pyrolysis to improve its reinforcement performance in rubber applications. The modification involves treating the pyrolysis carbon black with a rubber solution. This removes residual impurities like tar oils and ash that block the carbon black pores and edges. The rubber extracts the impurities, exposing the active points and partially restoring the original reinforcement properties.
23. Rubber Composite with Carbon Nanomaterials, Regenerated Carbon Black, and Reclaimed Rubber
Qingdao Taige New Material Technology Co., Ltd., 2019
Carbon nano environmentally friendly rubber composite material for tires and rubber products that improves performance and reduces costs compared to using recycled rubber and regenerated carbon black alone. The composite contains a small amount of carbon nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes or graphene, regenerated carbon black, and reclaimed rubber. This allows compensating for the strength loss when using high amounts of recycled rubber and carbon black. The nanomaterials reinforcement, wear resistance, and thermal conductivity make up for the regenerated carbon black's poor wear resistance and thermal conductivity. The reclaimed rubber's poor strength is balanced by the nanomaterials' high strength. The composite enables higher amounts of recycled rubber in tires without sacrificing strength.
24. Method for Aminating Carbon Nanotubes and Grafting Solution-Polymerized Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Coating
PetroChina Company Limited, 2018
A method for modifying carbon nanotubes to achieve highly dispersible filler for rubber compounds. The method involves aminating the carbon nanotube surface with a strong oxidizing acid and polyamine to introduce amine groups. Then, a solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber is grafted onto the aminated nanotubes. This forms a coating layer on the nanotube surface that improves compatibility with the rubber matrix and prevents agglomeration during processing. The amine groups from the polyamine anchor onto the nanotubes and the rubber coating has a mutual attraction. The coating layer has benzene rings and steric hindrance to prevent nanotube clumping.
25. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Rubber Composite with Coupling Agent Enhanced Fiber Dispersion and Adhesion
WUHU KAIAOER ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD, WUHU KAIAOER ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, Wuhu Kaiaoer Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., 2017
Preparing carbon fiber reinforced rubber composite material with improved dispersion and interfacial adhesion of the fibers in the rubber matrix. The method involves mixing carbon fibers with a rubber compound containing a coupling agent that promotes bonding between the rubber and fibers. The coupling agent improves fiber dispersion and interfacial adhesion, resulting in better fiber reinforcement and mechanical properties of the composite.
26. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Rubber Composite with Silane-Functionalized Fiber Surface
WUHU KAIAOER ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD, WUHU KAIAOER ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, Wuhu Kaiaoer Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., 2017
Preparing carbon fiber reinforced rubber composite materials with improved adhesion between the carbon fibers and rubber matrix. The method involves modifying the carbon fiber surface before compounding it with the rubber. The fiber surface is functionalized by reacting it with a silane coupling agent. This creates silane groups on the fiber surface that can bond with the rubber matrix. The modified carbon fiber is then compounded with the rubber to form the composite.
27. Epoxidized Solution-Polymerized Rubber/Silica Composite with Chain-End Functional Group Bonding
PETROCHINA CO LTD, PETROCHINA COMPANY LTD, 2016
Preparing epoxidized solution-polymerized rubber/silica composite materials by chemically bonding the rubber and silica during solution polymerization. The rubber is epoxidized with higher functional groups at the chain ends. This epoxidized rubber is then polymerized in solution with silica present. The epoxy groups react with the silica surface hydroxyls to chemically bond the rubber and silica. This prevents agglomeration of the silica and improves compatibility, reducing phase separation and enhancing overall composite performance.
28. Method for Producing Reinforcing Rubber Using Carbon Soot and Polymer Waste-Derived Carbon Black
BRIDGESTONE CORP, 2015
Method to produce reinforcing rubber products using carbon oxide instead of pure carbon black. The process involves mixing carbon soot with carbon black produced from polymer waste through heat decomposition or incomplete combustion. The mixture is granulated to obtain reinforcing rubber with improved properties compared to using pure carbon black. The ratio of carbon soot to carbon black is optimized to balance reinforcement and physical property changes. This allows using waste carbon instead of virgin carbon black for rubber products like tires.
29. Rubber Composition Incorporating Low Zinc Content Recovered Carbon Black from Selective Thermal Decomposition
BRIDGESTONE CORP, 2012
Rubber composition with improved fracture properties and low zinc content filler for tires. The composition contains recovered carbon black from thermally decomposed rubber, but with a maximum zinc compound content of 13% by weight. This low zinc carbon black improves rubber properties like break strength and abrasion resistance compared to conventional carbon black. It also maintains good processability. The low zinc carbon black is recovered from tires by selectively choosing the decomposition site with the lowest zinc impurities.
30. Diene-Based Rubber Composition with Nitroxide-Modified Recycled Tire Powder and Carbon Black
YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD, YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD:THE, 2011
A diene-based rubber composition containing recycled waste tire powder rubber as one component. The composition improves the strength and reinforcing properties of recycled tire rubber compared to conventional waste tire powder. It involves modifying the crushed vulcanized rubber with a compound containing a nitroxide radical. This modified recycled rubber is blended with diene rubber and carbon black to make a tire compound. The carbon black has a specific surface area and the recycled rubber has a modified nitroxide functional group. The composition enables recycling waste tires into tire compounds with better properties compared to using unmodified waste tire powder.
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