Three-dimensional structural analysis of multi-component nano-fillers in rubbery matrix studied by transmission electron microtomography

Yuki Shinbori, Hidekazu Sugimori, Yukihiro Nishikawa, Hiroshi Jinnai, Keizo Akutagawa, Naruhiko Mashita, Toshio Nishi

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Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) structure of rubber containing two kinds of nano-filler, i.e., carbon black (CB) and silica (Si) particles, has been studied by transmission electron microtomography (TEMT) together with electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). Some structural parameters, e.g. particle size and their distributions, were evaluated independently for the CB and Si particles from the 3D reconstruction of the TEMT. In addition, spherical particles were packed into the region of aggregates of the TEMT image using Monte Carlo type simulation. Details of 3D quantitative image analysis as well as the experimental technique will be discussed at the conference time.

Original languageEnglish
Pages994
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Event55th SPSJ Annual Meeting - Nagoya, Japan
Duration: 2006 May 242006 May 26

Conference

Conference55th SPSJ Annual Meeting
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNagoya
Period06/5/2406/5/26

Keywords

  • Electron energy loss spectroscopy
  • Filler distribution
  • Three dimensional observation
  • Transmission Electron Microtomography

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