Sizing and finishing agents for basalt and glass fibers

Impact and post-impact damage characterisation of hybrid composite laminates based on basalt fibres in combination with flax, hemp and glass fibres manufactured by vacuum infusion

“…Also, the chemical stability of the basalt fibres is higher than that of glass fibres, especially in an acidic environment [2]. This characteristic allows basalt fibres to more effectively binding to sizing agents, such as organosilanes, resulting in the need for a reduced amount of these chemicals with respect to glass fibres [3]. Even more than glass, basalt fibres can be used in a wide range of temperatures, from À200°C to +600°C [4].…”

Selective Synthesis of 2,2,4,4-Tetrasilylpentasilane

“…We believe that the additives, including sizing agents, used in the production of the wool may be detrimental for catalysis. 12 Lime glass beads only slightly improved the conversion and selectivity. Quartz wool had a very weak catalytic effect.…”

“…Borosilicate wool did not give a comparable improvement. We believe that the additives, including sizing agents, used in the production of the wool may be detrimental for catalysis . Lime glass beads only slightly improved the conversion and selectivity.…”