Processing of composites with titanate coupling agents—a review

It is proposed that titanium‐derived coupling agents react with free protons at the inorganic interface to form organic monomolecular layers on the inorganic surface, which causes inorganic/organic phase compatibilization resulting in new composite property, catalysis, adhesion, and rheology performance standards. Processing techniques and rheology effects using titanates are discussed. The injection pressures of CaCO 3 , carbon black filled polystyrene, and glass‐fiber, talc‐filled poly(phenylene sulfide) are shown to be reduced 50 percent by use of cumyl phenyl type titanate. Adhesion effects are discussed in many composites such as epoxy/aluminum, acrylic/slate, carbon fiber/polyester, etc., followed by data showing significant property improvements in 1/16 inch milled glass fiber and Wollastonite RRIM urethane, printed circuit boards and amide and anhydride cured aramid fiber‐reinforced epoxy.