Surface engineering of boron nitride nanotubes for use as advanced fillers in the tire industry

氮化硼纳米管的表面工程，用作轮胎行业的高级填料

基本信息

批准号：
499340-2016
负责人：
Tavares, JasonRobert
金额：
$ 1.68万
依托单位：
École Polytechnique de Montréal
依托单位国家：
加拿大
项目类别：
Collaborative Research and Development Grants
财政年份：
2017
资助国家：
加拿大
起止时间：
2017-01-01 至 2018-12-31
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=618362
关键词：
Surface engineering boron nitride nanotubes

项目摘要

Inelastic effects cause rolling resistance in tires. Because of this, a portion of the energy that should be used for movement is lost as heat. These energy losses have direct repercussions on a vehicle's fuel economy. Moreover, certain additives used to reduce tire wear may actually accentuate the hysteresis effects that cause rolling resistance. Next generation additives could serve a hybrid role: reduce wear while preventing rolling resistance and its corresponding energy losses. Boron nitride nanotubes are a new class of nanomaterials that may be able to tackle this challenge. Until recently, these were only synthesized at a very small scale, limiting their industrial interest. However, Tekna Plasma Systems has recently developed a large-scale production process, that would allow potential users such as Michelin to benefit from an appropriate and stable supply. In order to ensure compatibility between producers and users, we propose a collaborative research project whereby Tekna's boron nitride nanotubes will be extensively studied and surface modified in order to facilitate their incorporation into Michelin's elastomeric rubber formulations. Upon completion, this project will bring about substantial benefits for Quebec and Canada, through the development of a new market for Quebec-based Tekna and increased activities at Michelin North America (Canada)(the branch specializing in advanced tire additives).

非弹性效应会导致轮胎滚动阻力。因此，应作为热量丢失的一部分应用于运动的能量。这些能源损失对车辆的燃油经济性有直接影响。此外，用于减少轮胎磨损的某些添加剂实际上可能会突出引起滚动阻力的磁滞效应。下一代添加剂可以发挥混合作用：减少磨损，同时防止滚动阻力及其相应的能量损失。硝酸硼纳米管是一种新的纳米材料类，可能能够应对这一挑战。直到最近，它们才以很小的规模合成，从而限制了它们的工业利益。但是，Tekna等离子体系统最近开发了大规模的生产过程，这将使米其林等潜在用户从适当且稳定的供应中受益。为了确保生产者与用户之间的兼容性，我们提出了一个协作研究项目，将对Tekna的硝酸硼纳米管进行广泛的研究并进行表面修改，以促进将其纳入米其林的弹性橡胶橡胶配方。完成后，该项目将通过开发魁北克的Tekna新市场，并在米其林北美（加拿大）（专门从事高级轮胎添加剂）开发新的市场，从而为魁北克和加拿大带来重大利益。