The use of lignin as a precursor for carbon fiber-reinforced composites

Maurice N. Collins, Mario Culebras, Guang Ren

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Abstract

The global composites market size is projected to grow from USD 90.6 billion in 2019 to USD 131.6 billion by 2024, and this is attributed to the rising demand for lightweight high-performance advanced materials. Carbon fiber (CF)-reinforced polymers are considered strategic materials for important sectors of our society (aeronautical, automotive and energy) due to their advantageous properties such as: high mechanical strength, lightweight, and excellent chemical resistance. However, the high cost of CF production restricts its use to high-end applications where cost is not an issue. The production of CF based on lignin reduces the cost and the environmental impact associated with CF manufacture. However, the processing of lignin as a CF precursor is challenging, due to its brittleness and limited thermoplastic behavior.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMicro and Nanolignin in Aqueous Dispersions and Polymers
Subtitle of host publicationInteractions, Properties, and Applications
PublisherElsevier
Pages237-250
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9780128237021
ISBN (Print)9780128237038
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Oct 2021

Keywords

  • Automotive
  • Carbon fiber
  • Composites
  • Lignin
  • Materials science
  • Processing

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