The relationship between fiber wettability and adhesion value in the «fiber–polymer matrix» system

Ivankov R.R., Sidorina A.I., Kotomin S.V.
UDC
539.612
DOI
10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-6-154-165
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How to cite
Ivankov R.R., Sidorina A.I., Kotomin S.V. The relationship between fiber wettability and adhesion value in the «fiber–polymer matrix» system // Proceedings of VIAM. 2026. No. 6. DOI: 10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-6-154-165. URL: https://test.viam.ru/en/journal/2026/6/14
Keywords
carbon fibers, wettability, epoxy binder, finish coat, polymer composite material
Abstract

In the article the adhesion of VSE-30 epoxy binder to fibers from various manufacturers was determined. The wettability of the carbon fiber surface by the epoxy binder was assessed. The article studies the relationship between horizontal impregnation and the adhesion strength. The carbon fibers are washed from the epoxy impregnation using a Soxhlet extractor. Photographs of the carbon fiber surface were obtained using a scanning electron microscope.

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