Making Carbon Fiber. ... in which case they are referred to as carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP). Creating Dust Example SEM and TEM images of the released particles following the rupture of ...

Shown here are PCS-coated carbon and aramid fibers. (A) depicts scanning electron microscope (SEM) micrographs of raw carbon fibers (B) PCS-coated carbon fibers, (C) raw aramid fibers and (D) ...

Lightweight yet strong and resistant to corrosion and weathering, carbon fiber–reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are used in aircraft, shipping containers, natural gas storage tanks, wind turbine ...

Stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, carbon fiber is a staple in aerospace and high-performance vehicles — and now, ...

Deconstructing epoxy resins with hot acetic acid has the potential to provide a scalable and affordable solution for ...

Through a novel electrospinning technique, researchers have effectively achieved a “bridge” between carbon fiber and its ...

When carbon fiber was first trotted out in solid rocket motor cases and tanks in the 1960s, it was poised to not only take on fiberglass, but also a whole ...

Superior Polymers Magnolia Trinity PEEK combines polyether ether ketone, carbon fiber, and hydroxyapatite for medical devices. FLOWOOD, Miss., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Superior Polymers ...

Jan. 14, 2025 — Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are used in the aerospace, automotive, and sports equipment industries. However, their recycling remains a major problem. In a recent ...

SEM images of the layers that make up the tested composite material. Image Credit: Birleanu, C et al., Polymers. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites. Recent research over the past few decades has seen ...