Nondestructive testing of defects in adhesive joints

Figure 7. Scanning Electron Micrographs of SBR -CaCO3 nanocomposites a) b) & c) For 1,
3 and 5 wt% filler content processed on Two roll mill (TRM) and d) e) & f) For 1, 3 and 5
wt% filler content processed on Brabender Plastograph
Conclusion
The nano-filler CaCO3 were synthesized in the laboratory. The reinforcement of nano
filler CaCO3 in SBR improved the mechanical as well as thermal properties of pristine SBR. The
Brabender processed SBR nanocomposites as compared to two roll mill processes
nanocomposites showed better improvement in properties because of more shear rate which
results proper mixing of all ingredients including filler in the matrix. Therefore uniform
dispersion of nano filler CaCO3 in the SBR matrix was achieved by Brabender Plastograph.
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