Author(s):
1. Darko Manjenčić, business organization Novohem, Serbia

Abstract:
This study explores the influence of masterbatch on the crosslinking of silicone elastomer. Siloxane-based nanocomposites were synthesized to optimize the final material properties. A masterbatch containing vinyl-functional siloxanes and silicon(IV) oxide as a filler was introduced to enhance mechanical properties and network topology. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used for chemical structure analysis, while thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) assessed the thermal stability. The addition of masterbatch significantly improves the properties of silicone materials. The findings suggest that masterbatch composition can be used for crosslinking silicone elastomers.

Key words:
siloxane elastomers, nano¬composites, masterbatch, mechanical properties.

Thematic field:
SYMPOSIUM B - Biomaterials and nanomedicine

Date of abstract submission:
12.07.2025.

Conference:
Contemporary Materials 2025 - Savremeni Materijali

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