Role of the interphase on reinforcement of filled rubbers: Influence of temperature, carbon black content and strain

Rubbers used in oilfield experience downhole oil well temperatures that can reach 180°C. Chemical behavior of those elastomers has been a very important focus of both chemical companies (DuPont, Lanxess, Solvay, etc) and end-users as Schlumberger. Their mechanical behavior at high temperature has been far less studied and understood, even though the decrease of mechanical properties with temperature has been an important concern for oilfield end-users and particularly for Schlumberger.