Glass fiber surface effects in silane coupling

C. G. Pantano, L. A. Carman, S. Warner

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Abstract

Glass fibers with the nominal E-glass composition were synthesized with 0, 2, 4, or 6% B2O3. The influence of the B2O3 content on aminosilane adsorption was evaluated using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and zeta potential measurements. The water adsorption capacity of the silane-treated fibers was measured using a gravimetric technique. It was found that the presence of B2O3 enhanced the adsorption of aminosilane, but, more significantly, it greatly increased the water adsorption capacity of the silane-treated fibers. This effect of the B2O3 on water adsorption was considerably less evident in the untreated fibers. The solubility of boron and aluminum appears to play a role in determining the chemical and physical structure of the silane overlayer.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)49-60
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Adhesion Science and Technology
Volume6
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1992

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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