Objects of research
Basalt raws and twisted thread of various linear density
Chopped fiber
Basalticone unidirectional ribbons
Basalt fabric materials for various purposes
Basalt veils
Geosquet
Needle -rustic mats
Chronological period:
1. Characteristics and advantages of basalt fibers.
1.1. Review of the most significant technical characteristics
1.2. An overview of the competitive advantages of basalt fibers, compared to traditional for existing applications
2. The use of basalt fibers.
2.1. Review of the main technological processes of processing basalt fiber into finished products or semi -finished products:
- production of unidirectional tapes
- production of fabrics
- Production of veils
- Production
- winding
- Pultrusia
- Falter Pultrusia (Nidltrusia)
- The manufacture of prepares
- RTM technology
- Vacuum infusion
- manual molding
2.2. A review of the main resins used for the production of composites, including thermoreactive resins and thermoplastic resins, as well as the features of their application and compatibility with basalt materials:
- Epoxy resin
- Phenol resin
- Vinilian resin
- polyester resin
- Thermoplastic resins
2.3. Overview of the existing and promising applications of basalt fibers in various industries and market segments indicating materials (rawing, twisted thread, chopped fiber, unidirectional ribbons, fabrics, veils, geosets, mats) that are used or can be used in this application as an alternative traditional products:
- windy energy (windbreak blades)
- automotive industry (headliners)
- automotive industry (CNG cylinders)
- automotive industry (exhaust gas exhaust systems)
- automotive industry (thermal insulation of the engine and gas exhaust system)
- automotive industry (parts of the sheathing and interior)
- construction of buildings, tunnels and roads (fiber concrete)
- Construction of buildings (reinforcement with basalt reinforcement)
- Road construction (geoset)
- construction of coastal structures (dams, berths, pontoons)
- Aviation industry (fireproof panels and partitions)
- defense industry (armor panels)
- gas and oil production and distribution (chemically persistent pipes)
- utilities (chemically persistent pipes)
- Chemical industry (containers, pipes)
- production of industrial filters for metallurgy and mining
- production of heat -insulating and fire -retardant systems for industry
- goods for sports and recreation (bicycle frames, rackets, snowboarding, tripods for photographic equipment) and others
2.4. Market size (for traditional products) for each segment given in clause 2.3 in USD and natural indicators
- market forecasts and growth rates for each segment until 2015
3. Description of key groups of consumers of basalt fibers
3.1. The largest Russian and foreign consumers of continuous basalt fibers today;
3.2. assessment of potential volumes of production and consumption in the future until 2015;
3.3. Description of key factors affecting the consumption of basalt fibers, demand drivers.
4. Market participants (Russian and world) basalt fibers
4.1. Review of manufacturers of continuous basalt fibers, profiles of the largest world and Russian manufacturers, as well as their suppliers;
4.2. Description of the disadvantages and advantages of continuous basalt fibers of various manufacturers in terms of technical characteristics and stability of properties.
4.3. Description of market participants in groups, their development strategies, business models, marketing strategies and sales channels;
5. Alternative technologies for the production of basalt fabrics
5.1. A review of various technologies for the production of continuous basalt fiber and the level of technical equipment of various manufacturers.
6. Trends and factors for the development of the market for basalt fibers, the emergence of new segments of their applications, an overview of innovative materials and technologies used for the production of basalt fibers.
