SUSHMITHA H

1. Organoclay Influence on Tyre Inner Liner

• Developed tire inner liner component with layered silicates via exfoliation.
• Modified compounds showed improved mechanical properties, 30% increased air permeability.
• Utilized various analyses (FESEM, TEM, AFM, etc.) to identify optimal compound.

2. Carbon Black Particle Size and Rubber Fatigue

• Investigated impact of particle size, temperature, and strain on NR-based compound.
• Used N134, N234, N339 carbon blacks; N134 exhibited highest fatigue life.
• Corroborated findings through crack precursor size, dissipated energy, and defect rate.

3. Ionic Liquid (IL) Effect on Rubber Cure

• Discovered 0.5phr of IL improved cure time, with safety concerns mitigated by PVI.
• IL addition enhanced curing cycle, tensile properties, and filler dispersion.
• Identified faster IL-ZnO reaction, offering insights for future studies.

4. Patent for Sustainable Materials in Rubber

• Applied for patent on using sustainable materials, specifically lignin, in rubber.

5. TBR and PCR Tread Cap with Graphene and CNT

• Developed TBR and PCR tread caps with Graphene and CNT Nanoparticles.
• Achieved improved properties, lower RRC, enhanced fatigue, and abrasion resistance.
• Successfully implemented project as a regular compound in the plant.

6. AFM Capability Enhancement for Rubber Analysis

• Studied filler distribution and surface properties of rubber compounds using AFM.
• Explored AFM potential with exclusive methods, establishing a benchmarking database.
• Enabled understanding of unknown recipe compositions