Effect of reduced graphene oxide on the solvent transport characteristics and sorption kinetics of fluoroelastomer nanocomposites.

The chemical resistivity of a fluoroelastomer forms the basis of its applicability in chemical industries as gloves and inner linings of storage tanks; in automotive and aircraft industries as linings of fuel hoses, etc. In this context, the study of the molecular transport of industrially important chemicals is of considerable interest. The present study depicts the solvent transport characteristics of fluoroelastomer/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites (FKM/mRGO) in a homologous series of aromatic hydrocarbons.