Effect of silane coupling agents on basalt fiber-epoxidized vegetable oil matrix composite materials analyzed by the single fiber fragmentation technique

• DOI: 10.1002/pc.23023
• Publication Date: 2014-04-08T04:27:16Z
• Authors: M.D. Samper; R. Petrucci; L. Sánchez-Nacher; R. Balart; J.M. Kenny
• Keywords: Basalt fiber; Silanes

The fiber–matrix interfacial shear strength (IFSS) of biobased epoxy composites reinforced with basalt fiber was investigated by the fragmentation method. Basalt fibers were modified four different silanes, (3-aminopropyl)trimethoxysilane, [3-(2-aminoethylamino)propyl]-trimethoxysilane, trimethoxy[2-(7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-yl)ethyl]silane and (3-glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane to improve adhesion between resin. analysis tensile results performed in terms statistical parameters. silane-treated is higher than untreated fiber; this behavior may be due flaw healing effect on defected surfaces. IFSS confirm that interaction coupling agents bio-based resin much stronger fiber. POLYM. COMPOS., 36:1205–1212, 2015. © 2014 Society Plastics Engineers