Next-Generation Carbon Fibers

Structures of High-Performance Carbon Fibers

Understanding the relationship between carbon fiber structures and their properties Formation of inner voids in PAN-based carbon fibers , Crystallinity of carbon structures in pitch-derived carbon fibers , Relationship between carbon fiber surface and lithium battery properties

Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Fibers

CNT-based fibers with high strength and modulus Liquid crystal spinning of high-performance CNT fibers , Dry spinning of high-performance CNT fibers , High-performance CNT fibers containing bromine atoms

Key Research Areas

  • High-performance carbon fiber manufacturing
  • Cost-effective carbon fiber manufacturing
  • Optimization of carbon fiber manufacturing processes
  • High-performance CNT fiber manufacturing
  • Composite carbon nanofiber manufacturing for use in energy applications

Major Research Outcomes

  • Understanding thermostabilization/carbonization mechanisms for high-performance carbon fibers
  • Carbon fibers derived from renewable biomass
  • Development of pretreatments (e.g. EBI, acid treatment)
  • Ultra-high strength CNT fibers
  • Carbon/metal oxide composite fibers

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