Quanπyre

WHY TRANSITION TO QUANTUM-GRADE NANOMATERIALS?

Quantum effects in nanomaterials occur at grain sizes below 20 nanometers (nm). These effects significantly enhance the performance of a material beyond the normal forms commonly available. With atomic-architecture, the surface area is enhanced beyond quantum effects, to further boost performance at very low nanomaterial doses.

Quantum-grade nanomaterials distinguish themselves from the traditionally used granular materials used by the rubber industry via an increase in its surface to volume ratio, as the size of the particles decreases. 

The degree of reinforcement of rubber by quantum-grade nanomaterials, shows a dependence on nanoparticle size, with the finest grain size being the most effective. The high surface area, essentially increases the reactivity of quantum-grade nanomaterials, with rubber. 

Under such circumstances, the amount of nanomaterial used for the reinforcement of rubber, can be significantly reduced* to optimise production costs while in turn, providing a more superior performance and preservation of the integrity of rubber, than traditional micro-grain/granular materials.

The key to progress in the rubber industry, is transitioning to smart high-performance materials in order to: 

- reduce environmental impact of high volume ZnO usage in the rubber industry by using very low doses of a higher Zn content material (>55%) for the vulcanisation process.

-  upgrade wear resistance

- increase strength with ultra-high surface area quantum-grade nanomaterials

 - extend rubber longevity through outstanding corrosion and bacteria resistance provided even in the dark, at quantum scale with Quanπyre nanoadditives and

- with an overall sturdy material, reduce Tyre weight.

BENEFITS OF QUANπYRETM

With the dose of ZnO averaging 6 pphr in tyre compound mixes, our Quanttyre systems are an advanced nanotechnological design of Zn-based rubber nanoadditives, that are effective and enhance the performance of rubber at doses as low as 0.09 pphr.

Our Quanttyre nanoadditives :

• enhance rubber durability, 

• reduce Zn usage by 98.5% thus lowering environmetal pollution and 

• enable a lighterweight tyre design, for fuel efficiency in both the aviation and automobile sectors.

The specific surface area of Quanttyre plays a crucial role in rubber vulcanisation by influencing the reactivity and dispersion of the Quanttyre nanoparticles within the rubber matrix. A higher specific surface area, achieved through smaller particle sizes leads to more efficient vulcanisation, resulting in increased cross-linking density and improved mechanical properties.

This enhanced interaction accelerates the vulcanisation process and leads to a more uniform distribution of sulfur within the rubber matrix. A higher cross-linking density translates to enhanced mechanical properties, such as increased tensile strength, modulus, and hardness. 

The increased surface area of NANOARC’s Quanttyre I & II leads to a faster cure rate during vulcanisation, potentially reducing the overall vulcanisation time.

Here is a specific surface area (m2/kg) comparison for perspective :

Red Seal ZnO :  4,000 to 6000 m2/kg

Quanπyre :     41,530 to 63,520 m2/kg