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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-60 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1992 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Chemistry(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry