On the thermo-oxidative aging of elastomers: A comprehensive review
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2024
Abstract
Elastomers undergo thermo-oxidative aging when exposed to high temperatures and oxidation, leading to material degradation and potential failure. Understanding this process is crucial for preventing failure and improving elastomer design. This paper reviews the literature on thermo-oxidative aging effects on elastomers, detailing characterization techniques used and discussing impacts on microstructure and physical properties. It also identifies current limitations and future research directions, aiming to enhance understanding and mitigation of thermo-oxidative aging in elastomers.
Keywords
Thermo -oxidative aging, Elastomers, Mechanical properties, Crosslinking, Chain scission
Divisions
fac_eng,mechanical
Funders
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia through Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (FRGS/1/2019/TK05/UM/02/10),University of Malaya through Impact -Oriented Interdiscipliniary Research Grant (IIRG012B-2019)
Publication Title
Polymer
Volume
304
Publisher
Elsevier
Publisher Location
125 London Wall, London, ENGLAND