Carbon fibers are essential in aviation, wind energy, and lightweight construction. However, since they are based on petroleum, their production has been very harmful to the environment. A research ...

Microwave Chemical Co. has applied its microwave heating technology to carbon fiber production, reportedly cutting energy use by 50% and CO2 emissions by 90%. Photo Credit: MWCC Microwave Chemical Co.

Carbon fibers consist of thin filaments (5–10 micrometers in diameter) made of long chains of carbon atoms arranged in a polycrystalline structure. These fibers contain 92–100 wt% anisotropic carbon ...

Biobased testing reveals the percentage of biobased versus fossil carbon content in a given sample.Biobased carbon testing helps manufacturers develop materials that mee ...

When crude oil is processed, a lot of grungy byproducts are left over. A new study indicates that a couple of those substances can be used to make low-cost carbon fibers, which could in turn find use ...

After 5000 tons carbon fiber precursor project has been successful put into production last year, Jilin Chemical plans to further research and development of high-end carbon fiber filament in 2012.

To dispel the misconception that composite materials cannot be recycled, Thermolysis is dedicated to developing a range of products that can be entirely recycled, utilizing recycled materials as a ...