of carbon black-filled rubbers. Several nonlinear viscoelastic models have been
examined thoroughly by highlighting the advantages and disadvantages. The
dependence of the parameters like temperature, strain rate, shape factor, etc. on
the nonlinear viscoelasticity are also dealt with. The quasi-static experimental
results allowed the influence of the Mullins effect on the quasi-static response
and this induces transverse isotropy in the material. The mechanism of Payne effect
includes the breakdown of different networks, namely the filler–filler network, the
weak polymer–filler network, the chemical network, and the entanglement network,
and Maier and Goritz model is applied to explain the nonlinear behavior. The
complex functions of time, strain, strain rate, temperature, and composition on
the linear and the nonlinear domains for the rubber and compounds are analyzed in
the last chapter. The material functions in their full complexity on the processing
behavior and the mechanical properties of rubber systems are provided. The author
claims the heterogeneity and interactions between phases add to complexity and so
an experimental approach of material functions and their pragmatical connection
with processing aspects remain mandatory, as done in the last section.
In short this book will give a new experience to the reader about the viscoelastic
behavior of rubber nanocomposites. Almost all areas of nonlinear viscoelasticity
are covered by emphasizing both experimental and theoretical sides.
Kottayam, India
Deepalekshmi Ponnamma
Sabu Thomas
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