Carbon fiber composites are prohibitively expensive for a wide array of applications that
would greatly benefit from their superior specific strength and specific stiffness. Replacing …

Developing carbon fiber from polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based fiber is generally subjected to
three processes namely stabilization, carbonization, and graphitization under controlled …

This paper reviews recent developments in carbon fibers. Intensive studies focus on
relationships among processing conditions, chemical/physical structures and tensile …

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) represents the most widely used precursor for carbon fibers and
carbon materials. Carbon materials stand out with their high mechanical performance, but …

In this chapter, we will present the precursors and manufacturing of carbon fibers. Among
the precursors used for the production of carbon fibers, polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based and …

Colloidal systems and their control play an essential role in daily human activities, but
several drawbacks lead to an avoidance of their extensive application in some more …

Carbon dioxide (CO 2) is a main greenhouse gas contributing to global warming issues.
Considerable attention has been generated to reduce the atmospheric concentration of CO …

Carbon fibers and their composites have attracted much attention in recent years and are
being used in an increasing number of industries. However, due to the high production costs …

Acrylates are the esters, salts and conjugate bases of acrylic acid with its derivatives. They
are made from acrylate monomer, which usually comprises of esters which contains vinyl …

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) copolymers are important precursors for making high performance
carbon fibers. In this study, a type of inert comonomer, methyl acrylate (MA), was …