A modifying agent, a modified conjugated diene polymer prepared using the same, a method for preparing a modified conjugated diene polymer, and a rubber composition including a modified conjugated diene polymer are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a modifying agent comprises a compound represented by formula 1. The modifying agent is capable of improving processability of a rubber composition including the polymer prepared using the modifying agent. Fuel consumption properties of a car using tires including the rubber composition may be improved.

A modifying agent, a modified conjugated diene polymer prepared using the same, a method for preparing a modified conjugated diene polymer, and a rubber composition including a modified conjugated diene polymer are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a modifying agent comprises a compound represented by formula 1. The modifying agent is capable of improving processability of a rubber composition including the polymer prepared using the modifying agent. Fuel consumption properties of a car using tires including the rubber composition may be improved.

A modifying agent, a modified conjugated diene polymer prepared using the same, a method for preparing a modified conjugated diene polymer, and a rubber composition including a modified conjugated diene polymer are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a modifying agent comprises a compound represented by formula 1. The modifying agent is capable of improving processability of a rubber composition including the polymer prepared using the modifying agent. Fuel consumption properties of a car using tires including the rubber composition may be improved.

A nanoparticle includes a copolymer comprising a vinyl-aromatic monomer and a heterocyclic monomer. The copolymer is crosslinked with a multifunctional crosslinking agent polymerizable through an addition reaction. A nanoparticle and elastomer composition is disclosed. Several methods of mixing heterocyclic and non-heterocyclic monomer nanoparticles into an elastomer are also disclosed. These methods include mixing in a multi-elements static mixer and an intermeshing mixer with venting, among others.

A nanoparticle includes a copolymer comprising a vinyl-aromatic monomer and a heterocyclic monomer. The copolymer is crosslinked with a multifunctional crosslinking agent polymerizable through an addition reaction. A nanoparticle and elastomer composition is disclosed. Several methods of mixing heterocyclic and non-heterocyclic monomer nanoparticles into an elastomer are also disclosed. These methods include mixing in a multi-elements static mixer and an intermeshing mixer with venting, among others.

Methods are described for the preparation of tapered styrene-butadiene copolymers for use as partial or full oil replacements in rubber compositions. The resulting rubber compositions exhibit improved storage modulus and wear resistance properties.

Methods are described for the preparation of tapered styrene-butadiene copolymers for use as partial or full oil replacements in rubber compositions. The resulting rubber compositions exhibit improved storage modulus and wear resistance properties.

In a production method for a conductive composite material for an extruder that continuously discharges a kneaded product produced by kneading a raw material using a screw, the screw has a the screw body, the raw material transported along an outer circumferential surface of the screw body receives increased pressure by a barrier part in a transport part and is introduced to a passage from an inlet, and while the kneaded product is continuously discharged, the raw material transported along the outer circumferential surface of the screw body flows in the passage of the extruder and then is guided to the transport part via an outlet provided in the screw body, the raw material contains a conductive filler and a thermoplastic elastomer.

In a production method for a conductive composite material for an extruder that continuously discharges a kneaded product produced by kneading a raw material using a screw, the screw has a the screw body, the raw material transported along an outer circumferential surface of the screw body receives increased pressure by a barrier part in a transport part and is introduced to a passage from an inlet, and while the kneaded product is continuously discharged, the raw material transported along the outer circumferential surface of the screw body flows in the passage of the extruder and then is guided to the transport part via an outlet provided in the screw body, the raw material contains a conductive filler and a thermoplastic elastomer.

An object of the present invention is to provide a conveyor belt rubber composition having excellent cut resistance and wear resistance, a method for producing the conveyor belt rubber composition, a conveyor belt formed using the conveyor belt rubber composition, and a belt conveyor equipped with the conveyor belt. The present invention relates to a conveyor belt rubber composition containing a diene rubber containing 50 mass % or more of an aromatic vinyl-conjugated diene copolymer, wherein the aromatic vinyl-conjugated diene copolymer has a content of repeating units derived from an aromatic vinyl of more than 20 mass %, and a proportion of a vinyl structure in repeating units derived from a conjugated diene of 8 mol % or less.