Comparative study of epoxy and urethane primers for optimized interfacial adhesion of nitrile–butadiene rubber

Hyeseong Kong, Sanghyeok Park, Sangmin Lee, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dong-eui University, Republic of Korea, Department of Automotive Engineering, Dong-eui University, Republic of Korea

Journal of Elastomers & Plastics

Published online on April 27, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Elastomers & Plastics, Volume 58, Issue 5, Page 1040-1051, August 2026.
Nitrile–butadiene rubber (NBR) is essential in diverse industries due to its oil resistance, yet its low surface reactivity hinders robust bonding with dissimilar materials. This study investigates the synergistic effects of sandblasting and epoxy/...