Peroxide-Cured Silicone Rubber Composites: Structural, Morphological, and X-ray Detector Performance Analysis

Bhawna; Kusum; Kulvinder Singh; Alka Garg

doi:10.61343/jcm.v3i02.140

Authors

Bhawna Baba Mastnath University, Asthal Bohr, Rohtak-124021, Haryana, India
Kusum Baba Mastnath University, Asthal Bohr, Rohtak-124021, Haryana, India
Kulvinder Singh Deen Dayal Upadhaya College, University of Delhi, Delhi. India
Alka Garg Gargi College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61343/jcm.v3i02.140

Keywords:

polymer composite, SEM, EDAX, peroxide curing

Abstract

In this study, a soft and flexible polymer composite of silicone rubber was synthesized by incorporating varying concentrations of a peroxide curing agent using the solution casting method, a cost-effective method at room temperature. The synthesized composites were characterized through Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDAX) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to determine elemental composition and surface morphology. SEM micrographs revealed a smooth surface with uniformly distributed crystallites, forming a matrix-like arrangement. Additionally, X-ray switching response measurements were recorded at different voltages to evaluate the detector performance of the composite material. It was observed that detector is showing the photo-response but the difference in photocurrent and dark current needs to be enhanced by adding conducting fillers in the matrix of silicone rubber. The results suggest that peroxide concentration significantly influences the structural, morphological, and detector response properties of the silicone rubber composite, offering valuable insights into optimizing curing conditions for enhanced material performance and detector efficiency.

Author Biographies

Bhawna, Baba Mastnath University, Asthal Bohr, Rohtak-124021, Haryana, India

Bhawna research scholar Baba Mast Nath University,Rohtak,Haryana

Kusum, Baba Mastnath University, Asthal Bohr, Rohtak-124021, Haryana, India

Dr. Kusum Rani Professor in Baba Mast Nath University, Rohtak,Haryana

Kulvinder Singh, Deen Dayal Upadhaya College, University of Delhi, Delhi. India

Dr. kulvinder Singh associate Professor in Deen Dayal Upadhyaya college,Delhi university ,Delhi

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