The Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) rebar industry is about thirty years old. The industry started by molding aramid and carbon fibers with various thermoset resins, and then expanded to glass fibers ...

The electrochemical CO 2 reduction reaction (eCO 2 RR) to produce value-added multi-carbon (C 2+) products, especially ethanol, represents an effective strategy for sustainable energy conversion and ...

Basalt fibres, derived from rapidly cooled volcanic rock, offer a unique combination of high tensile strength, chemical inertness and thermal resistance that makes them ideal for reinforcing ...

A general trend is the continuing push toward increased performance at lower price. In a typical graph of specific tensile strength (GPa per pound, y-axis) vs. material cost (dollars per pound, x-axis ...

Basalt Composite Rebar is manufactured with innovative Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer composite technology. Basalt (volcanic) rock adds unmatched strength, with superior mechanical properties and ...

China is testing Moon-proven basalt fiber to stop desert expansion and protect farms from sand and salt damage.

Long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) supplier PlastiComp, Inc. (Winona, MN) has introduced a line of basalt fiber-reinforced composites. These new LF products reportedly offer a significant increase in ...

Last week, the company completed the highly calibrated process of starting-up the plant’s furnace. This week, Mafic’s team began melting basalt rock and pulling the first fiber at the plant. This ...

Learn about the innovative Voltage Vessels materials designed for marine structures and tooling, now in pellet and filament forms.

Dubai, UAE – The global market for value-added basalt fiber products is projected to reach US$590 million by 2030, rising from US$398 million in 2024 to US$750 million by 2033, according to a new ...

The flag that Chang'e 6 unfurled on the moon is the same size as the one planted during the Chang'e 5 mission on the near ...