Characterization of the major reactions during conversion of lignin to carbon fiber

Lightweight design is an essential part of the overall Volkswagen strategy for reducing the CO2 emissions. The use of carbon fiber offers an enormous lightweight potential. In comparison to steel enabling a mass reduction of up to 70% in automotive parts without a degradation of the functionalities...

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Main Authors: Hendrik Mainka, Liane Hilfert, Sabine Busse, Frank Edelmann, Edgar Haak, Axel S. Herrmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-10-01
Series:Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785415000642