Graphene oxide-supported zinc oxide nanoparticles for chloroprene rubber with improved crosslinking network and mechanical properties

Obtaining a homogeneous dispersion of graphene in a rubber matrix by efficient melt blending is a great challenge presently faced by the rubber industry. In this study, graphene oxide (GO)-supported zinc oxide (ZG) hybrids were prepared by electrostatic adsorption and in situ growth methods. Subsequently, ZG hybrid/chloroprene rubber (ZG/CR) composites were fabricated by the traditional method of melt blending. The results revealed that the ZnO...