In a new study reported in the Journal of Applied Polymer Science, North Carolina (NC) State University (Raleigh, N.C., U.S.) researchers have found a way to improve the energy efficiency of part of ...

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 ...

Production Process: The production process for carbon fiber is relatively complex and involves steps such as high-temperature graphitization, which may result in certain environmental impacts, such as ...

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., March 22, 2016 - Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a production method they estimate will reduce the cost of carbon fiber as ...

Despite the drawbacks of the manufacturing process, the worldwide demands for the CFRP among composite materials would be expected to increase according to a number of independent sources [1,2].

Voith (Heidenheim, Germany) introduced its new carbon fiber manufacturing line at JEC World 2018, the world’s leading trade show for fiber-reinforced components. With this new line, Voith continues to ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 4M Carbon Fiber, a pioneer in advanced carbon fiber manufacturing, has executed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Carboscreen GmbH, a leader in ...

In the A5, Icon Aircraft has produced an airplane that handles easily, resists dangerous spins, and treats its pilots and passengers to an open, airy cockpit. What the small company hasn’t produced, ...

Carbon fiber's blend of incredible strength and low weight has revolutionized modern engineering. Today, you see it in everything from wind turbines and airplanes to carbon fiber car parts and sports ...

TOKYO — Nissan has long reserved costly carbon-fiber components to such applications as the hood and roof of its low-volume, high-performance GT-R sports car. But thanks to a production breakthrough, ...