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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Micro and Nanolignin in Aqueous Dispersions and Polymers |
Subtitle of host publication | Interactions, Properties, and Applications |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 237-250 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128237021 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128237038 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 Oct 2021 |
Keywords
- Automotive
- Carbon fiber
- Composites
- Lignin
- Materials science
- Processing