Use of Chemical and Electrochemical Treatment Methods in the Liquid-Phase Modification of Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass Surfaces in the Production of Construction Materials: A Review

Abstract

In this review, the key methods used in the chemical and electrochemical functionalization of carbon fiber and fiberglass are considered. It is shown that treating fiberglass using these methods is not effective. For the carbon filler, the best results are observed at an optimal content of functional groups on its surface, and it must be dominated by amino and hydroxyl groups, which can be achieved using amino-containing modifiers. With modification methods discussed in the review, the quality of polymer composites can be improved due to enhanced interaction in a matrix–filler system.