Preparation, Characterization and Conductivity Study of itro-mercurated Styrene Butadiene Rubber/Silver Doped Zinc Oxide Nanocomposites

Here we report the preparation of nitromercurated styrene butadiene rubber (NMSBR)/silver doped zinc oxide nanocomposite by inexpensive and ecofriendly two roll mill mixing. The composites were characterized by UV, FTIR, mw, SEM, TGA and conductivity measurements. UV and FUR spectrum indicated the interfacial interaction between the polymer and nanoparticles.XRD and SEM images showed the uniform arrangement of nanoparticles within the macromolecular chain. TGA study indicated the better thermal resistance of the composite. The dielectric properties and AC conductivity ofnanocomposites were much greater than nitromercurated SBR and they may be uscd as multifunctional materials for nanoelectronic devices.