Hydrophobized MFC as Reinforcing Additive in Industrial Silica/SBR Tire Tread Compound

Silica is used as reinforcing filler in the tire industry. Owing to the intensive process of silica production and its high density, substitution with lightweight bio-based micro fibrillated cellulose (MFC) is expected to provide lightweight, sustainable, and highly reinforced tire composite. MFC wa...

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Main Authors: Ming Liu, Iikpoemugh Elo Imiete, Mariapaola Staropoli, Pascal Steiner, Benoît Duez, Damien Lenoble, Emmanuel Scolan, Jean-Sébastien Thomann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/19/3937