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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Effect of Plasma Treatment on Coating Adhesion and Tensile Strength in Uncoated and Coated Rubber Under Aging.

Miguel Angel Martínez, Juana Abenojar, Daniel García-Pozuelo

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Article in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Miguel Angel MartínezMaterials Science and Engineering Department, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganés, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-6345-3443
Juana AbenojarMaterials Science and Engineering Department, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganés, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-3248-4532
Daniel García-PozueloMechanical Engineering Department, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganés, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-9772-7019

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The degradation of rubber materials under environmental and mechanical stress presents a significant challenge, particularly due to UV (ultraviolet light) exposure, which severely impacts the material's physical properties. This study aims to enhance the UV stability and longevity of rubber by evaluating the performance of modified polyurethane and silicone coatings as protective stabilizers. Natural rubber-styrene-butadiene rubber (NR-SBR), known for its exceptional mechanical properties, was selected as the base material. To ensure strong adhesion, cold atmospheric plasma treatment was applied, increasing the surface energy by 250%, primarily through an enhancement of the polar component. After treatment, supplier-recommended coatings were applied and tested for adhesion using the pull-out method. Aging tests under UV exposure, water immersion, and high temperatures were conducted to assess durability, with tensile tests used to monitor changes over time. Coatings exhibiting cracking after UV exposure were excluded from further analysis. A silicone coating demonstrating superior moisture resistance and durability under extreme conditions was identified as a promising candidate for future UV stabilization applications. These findings provide a foundation for developing advanced coatings to significantly extend the service life of rubber materials in demanding environments.

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agingatmosphere pressure plasmacoatingrubberUV radiation

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PMID39859898
PMCPMC11767060

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