Published : 2025-03-05

Utilization of microwave-induced processing of natural kaolinite and its application as an environmentally sustainable filler in polymer composites

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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.


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Feriancová, A., Šulcová, J., Pagáčová, J., Dubec, A., Papučová, I., Pajtášová, M., … Klepka, T. W. (2025). Utilization of microwave-induced processing of natural kaolinite and its application as an environmentally sustainable filler in polymer composites. Polimery, 70(3). https://doi.org/10.14314/polimery.2025.3.2