Abstract
AbstractStar-shaped SBRs with alkoxy silyl groups in the center of the molecule and amine groups at the polymer chain ends were prepared. The number of arms were varied, and its influence on the silica/silane-filled compound properties was investigated. The polymer–filler interactions and the filler–filler interactions were evaluated from the viscoelastic properties. The flocculation, tensile properties and tanδ at 60 °C, an indicator of rolling resistance, were investigated as well. The polymer–filler interactions were increased in the SBR with a higher number of arms due to the higher amount of amine groups in these SBRs. The Payne effect was slightly increased with a higher number of arms. This indicates a deteriorated micro-dispersion of the silica caused by too many interactions generated by the higher amount of amine groups in SBR. These high interactions due to the amine groups lead to higher tensile moduli. The combination of the higher polymer–filler interactions and the higher Payne effect in SBR with a high number of arms results in the same tanδ compared to the SBR with a low number of arms.
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