A matrix resin composition for fiber reinforced composite materials is described. The resin is thermosetting and achieves a glass transition temperature of at least 177° C. (Tg), obtained by curing under anaerobic conditions at room temperature. The matrix resin will streamline composite fabrication processes by eliminating the need for heating during the cure process. The implications of this development are significant in terms of the ease of use and elimination of procedural steps. While the resin system was developed specifically for vacuum bagging, it is expected to be viable for other composite fabrication methods including resin transfer molding (RTM) and vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM). The resin system is viable for use with carbon fiber reinforcements to fabricate laminates at least 0.20 inches thick. The resulting laminates have low porosity and mechanical properties equivalent to those prepared with common epoxy matrix resins.

The present invention is directed to a vulcanizable rubber composition comprising, based on parts by weight per 100 parts by weight elastomer (phr): 100 phr of at least one diene-based elastomer; from 1 to 80 phr of carbon black; from 40 to 120 phr of silica; from 1 to 20 parts by weight of a sulfur-containing organosilane per 100 parts by weight of the silica; from 0.1 to 10 phr of a tetrazine compound of formula 1

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where X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each represent a heterocyclic group; and from 0.5 to 10 phr of a zinc complex compound of formula 2

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where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, alkylene groups, hydroxyl-substituted alkyl or alkylene groups, amine-substituted alkyl or alkylene groups, and thiol-substituted alkyl or alkylene groups.

The present invention is directed to a vulcanizable rubber composition comprising, based on parts by weight per 100 parts by weight elastomer (phr): 100 phr of at least one diene-based elastomer; from 1 to 80 phr of carbon black; from 40 to 120 phr of silica; from 1 to 20 parts by weight of a sulfur-containing organosilane per 100 parts by weight of the silica; from 0.1 to 10 phr of a tetrazine compound of formula 1

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where X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each represent a heterocyclic group; and from 0.5 to 10 phr of a zinc complex compound of formula 2

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where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, alkylene groups, hydroxyl-substituted alkyl or alkylene groups, amine-substituted alkyl or alkylene groups, and thiol-substituted alkyl or alkylene groups.

A composite including an ionic liquid, a pressure sensor including the same, and a method of manufacturing the pressure sensor are provided. The composite comprises an elastic polymer matrix, particles dispersed in the elastic polymer matrix, and an ionic liquid having a cation and an anion. The cation and the anion are bound by an intermolecular interaction on the surface of the particle to form an ionic double layer.

Provided is a curable silicone rubber mixture that provides a cured silicone rubber having a small change in volume resistivity when a high voltage is applied for a long period of time. The curable silicone rubber mixture includes a curable silicone rubber, a cation having one or more carbon-carbon double bonds in the molecular structure thereof, a metal oxide particle having a hydrophilization ratio at the surface thereof of 0.50 or more, and an anion having a specific structure.

Provided is a curable silicone rubber mixture that provides a cured silicone rubber having a small change in volume resistivity when a high voltage is applied for a long period of time. The curable silicone rubber mixture includes a curable silicone rubber, a cation having one or more carbon-carbon double bonds in the molecular structure thereof, a metal oxide particle having a hydrophilization ratio at the surface thereof of 0.50 or more, and an anion having a specific structure.

A vibration isolation rubber composition containing the following components (B) to (E) together with a rubber compound made of the following (A) is produced, which makes it possible to highly satisfy both heat resistance and the reduction of dynamic magnification factors. The vibration isolation rubber composition containing (A) a diene-based rubber containing natural rubber as a main component, (B) a filler, (C) a hydrazide compound, (D) a disulfide compound represented by General Formula (1), and (E) a sulfur-based vulcanizing agent.

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[In General Formula (1), a ring A and a ring B each indicate a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group having 4 to 24 carbon atoms.]

A vibration isolation rubber composition containing the following components (B) to (E) together with a rubber compound made of the following (A) is produced, which makes it possible to highly satisfy both heat resistance and the reduction of dynamic magnification factors. The vibration isolation rubber composition containing (A) a diene-based rubber containing natural rubber as a main component, (B) a filler, (C) a hydrazide compound, (D) a disulfide compound represented by General Formula (1), and (E) a sulfur-based vulcanizing agent.

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[In General Formula (1), a ring A and a ring B each indicate a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group having 4 to 24 carbon atoms.]

A desulfurized rubber obtained by mixing a desulfurization agent and a vulcanized rubber, the desulfurization agent containing a compound represented by any one of the following formulae (1) to (4):

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wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.8 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an oxygen atom, or an alkyl group. It is preferable that the desulfurization agent contains at least one selected from the group consisting of 2,2′-dithiodianiline and 4,4′-dithiodianiline.

A desulfurized rubber obtained by mixing a desulfurization agent and a vulcanized rubber, the desulfurization agent containing a compound represented by any one of the following formulae (1) to (4):

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wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.8 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an oxygen atom, or an alkyl group. It is preferable that the desulfurization agent contains at least one selected from the group consisting of 2,2′-dithiodianiline and 4,4′-dithiodianiline.