Raman spectroscopy is now an extremely important technique for the analysis of carbon-
based materials. It is demonstrated how it can be used to give a unique insight into …

In this present review, the current status of the intrinsic mechanical properties of the
graphene-family of materials along with the preparation and properties of bulk graphene …

Polymer nanocomposites reinforced with carbon-based nanofillers are gaining increasing
interest for a number of applications due to their excellent properties. The understanding of …

In most areas where weight reduction is crucial, carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRPs)
are an excellent choice. Carbon fiber, besides its structural role, can be applied for several …

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is a versatile man-made polymer and has been used in a large array
of products since its first mass production in the mid 40s. Among all applications of PAN the …

Carbon fibers were successfully fabricated via the electrospinning technique, followed by
stabilizing and carbonizing electrospun PAN fibers. A wide range of analytical techniques …

The preparation and characterisation of the different forms of graphene are reviewed first of
all. The different techniques that have been employed to prepare graphene such as …

This paper reviews the research and development activities conducted over the past few
decades on carbon fibers. The two most important precursors in the carbon fiber industry are …

Fibre-hybrid composites are composed of two or more fibre types in a matrix. Such
composites offer more design freedom than non-hybrid composites. The aim is often to …

Even though the same three process steps (fiber formation, stabilization, and carbonization)
are used to produce both polyacrylonitrile-based (PAN-based) and pitch-based carbon …