Evaluation of the Properties and Structural Characteristics of Organosilane-Modified Chemical Fibers and Polymer Composites Based on Them.

The strength and wettability of polyacrylonitrile technical cord and of hydrated cellulose and basalt technical threads, treated with organosilicon dressing agents, were evaluated. The modified threads show enhanced surface activity. The kinetic features of epoxy binder curing in the presence of the modified threads were studied. Introduction of the fibrous fillers under consideration improves the operation characteristics of the epoxy composites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]