Typically, polymeric materials experience material degradation and damage over time in
harsh environments. Improved understanding of the physical and chemical processes …

To reduce loss of hydrogen in storage vessels with high energy-to-weight-ratio, new
materials, especially polymers, have to be developed as barrier materials. Very established …

Temperature is one of the main parameters affecting the mechanical behavior of rubbers.
The impact of this parameter is particularly important in the case of cyclic loads. In this study …

Topological interactions between cyclic and linear polymers have attracted significant
attention to exploring the properties of soft materials. However, the complete picture of the …

Rapid gas decompression (RGD) is a major concern for elastomeric sealing components in
cyclic gas exposure conditions as it generates cracks and can even cause total mechanical …

Rubbers possess unique mechanical properties that make them indispensable for
technological products such as seals and tires, which are normally subjected to quasi-static …

Natural rubber-based composites have proven efficacy as candidate materials for heavy-
duty tire tread. The mechanical properties of these composites depend on the type of filler …

The accurate measurement of fracture toughness depends on the accurate determination of
crack initiation. Our previous study demonstrates a relationship between the acoustic …

This study is focused on numerical investigation on fracture behaviors of carbon black (CB)
and silica filled elastomeric composites. Finite element analysis (FEA) in compliance with …

The fracture behavior of quasi-brittle naturally occurring composites is characterized by the
presence of fracture process zone (FPZ), which is attributed by crack bridging and micro …