High-Volume, Low-Cost Precursors for Carbon Fiber Production

2002-01-1907

06/03/2002

Event
Future Car Congress
Authors Abstract
Content
Carbon fiber composite use in automobiles and light trucks could dramatically reduce energy use and engine-out emissions. However, worldwide capacity of 28,000 tonnes per year of carbon fiber from polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and petroleum pitch could support limited automotive use. Production of high-volume, industrial-grade fiber from renewable and recycled polymers (lignin, recycled plastics, regenerated cellulosics) could meet automotive demand. Profiles of material volumes, carbon content, and melting points indicate several attractive candidates for production melt-spun carbon fiber feedstocks. Effects on the carbon fiber production cycle and its integration into automotive production are discussed.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-1907
Pages
10
Citation
Leitten,, C., Griffith, W., Compere, A., and Shaffer, J., "High-Volume, Low-Cost Precursors for Carbon Fiber Production," SAE Technical Paper 2002-01-1907, 2002, https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-1907.
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Published
Jun 3, 2002
Product Code
2002-01-1907
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English