Abstract
Demand for the natural and synthetic fibres are increasing day by day due to the development of high strength composites materials, especially in the production of polymer/ceramic matrix composites. Various types of fibres such as carbon fibres, SiC fibres, polymer fibres and metal fibres were used in the fabrication of composite materials. Despite the strength of the fibres, poor interfacial bonding between the matrix and fibre limits the mechanical strength of the composites. Hence, researches were focused on the application of various surface treatments and coatings on the surface of fibres to augment the interfacial bond/strength of the composites. Researchers improved the fibre properties like adhesion and conductivity through surface coating techniques. So, it is important to review the influence of various surface coatings (polymer, ceramic, metallic and carbon) and chemical treatments on the mechanical strength of the fibres, which could pave the way for the discovery of novel composite materials in the near future. The present article comprehensively reviews the various surface coatings and treatments on fibres and its impact on the wettability, phase composition, interfacial bonding, mechanical strength and thermal conductivity. Hence, this review article could be as a reference hub for the researchers working on the coating and treatments on the fibres to augment its surface characteristics further.
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