Lava could produce a material called basalt fiber that would be suitable for turning into durable fabrics, rebar, insulation materials and structural mesh for the building industry, according to a ...
Basalt Composite Rebar is manufactured with innovative Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer composite technology. Basalt (volcanic) rock adds unmatched strength, with superior mechanical properties and ...
A new Shelby plant became the first of its kind in the nation and the largest producer of basalt fibers in the world. Mafic USA, located on Metrolina Drive in the Foothills Commerce Center, began ...
About that five-star red flag now in position on the far side of the moon — it's made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that's plentiful on the lunar surface (as well as here on Earth). On June 2, ...
The end-of-life issue remains an important theme for composites. This question arises in particular for composites for maritime recreational use such as boats, surfboards, etc. End users embrace ...
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 ...
Under a £282 million (~$381 million) project, the National Composites Center (NCC, Bristol, U.K.) and construction company Skansa (Stockholm, Sweden) are trialing an “industry-first” low-carbon ...
Michelman, a global developer of advanced materials, has collaborated with FibreCoat, a high performance materials company based in Aachen, Germany, to support the launch of FibreCoat’s ...