Recent Progress in Modifications, Properties, and Practical Applications of Glass Fiber

Abstract

As a new member of the silica-derivative family, modified glass fiber (MGF) has attracted extensive attention because of its excellent properties and potential applications. Surface modification of glass fiber (GF) greatly changes its performance, resulting in a series of changes to its surface structure, wettability, electrical properties, mechanical properties, and stability. This article summarizes the latest research progress in MGF, including the different modification methods, the various properties, and their advanced applications in different fields. Finally, the challenges and possible solutions were provided for future investigations of MGF.

Decoration of a Glass Surface with AgNPs Using Thio-Derivates for Environmental Applications

“…Likewise, the glass platforms with thiol alkyl silane decorated with AgNPs became active for the adsorption of thiol-derivates (amino acids, drugs, dyes, etc.) [10]. Moreover, the numerous studies dealing with the functionalization of glass surfaces with organosilanes have shown that the silanization step is very sensitive and important in terms of experimental conditions and that the final surface state of the modified substrate depends strongly on temperature, the presence of water, the concentration, and the duration of the grafting step [7].…”