Intro; Preface; Contents; 1 History and Structure of Carbon Fibers; Abstract; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Origin and History of Carbon Fibers; 1.3 Definition of Carbon Fibers; 1.4 Classification of Carbon Fibers; 1.4.1 Performance; 1.4.2 Precursor; 1.4.3 Commercial Availability; 1.5 Structure of Carbon Fibers; 1.6 State of Carbon Fiber Industry; 1.6.1 Technology Development Trends; 1.6.2 Utility Development Trends; 1.6.3 Market Trends; 1.7 Summary; References; 2 Precursors and Manufacturing of Carbon Fibers; Abstract; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Acrylic Precursors; 2.2.1 PAN Precursors.
2.2.2 Polymerization Methods for Production of PAN-Based Precursors2.2.3 Manufacture of Carbon Fibers from PAN-Based Precursors; 2.2.4 Types of Polyacrylonitrile-Based Carbon Fibers; 2.3 Cellulosic Precursors; 2.3.1 Cellulosic Precursors; 2.3.2 Rayon Precursor for Production of Cellulose-Based Carbon Fibers; 2.3.3 Manufacture of Carbon Fibers from Cellulosic Precursors; 2.4 Pitch Precursors; 2.4.1 Petroleum Pitch Precursors; 2.4.2 Coal-Tar Pitch Precursors; 2.4.3 Preparation Methods of Pitch-Based Precursors; 2.4.4 Manufacture of Carbon Fibers from Pitch-Based Precursors.
4.2.4 Treatment with Nonoxidative Agents4.3 Plasma Treatment; 4.4 Other Surface Modification Methods; 4.4.1 Radiation; 4.4.2 Fluorination; 4.4.3 Polymer Coating; 4.4.4 Grafting with Inorganic Materials; 4.5 Sizing; References; 5 Testing of Carbon Fibers and Their Composites; Abstract; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Evaluation of Carbon Fibers; 5.2.1 Introduction; 5.2.2 Elemental Analysis; 5.2.3 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy; 5.2.4 X-Ray Diffraction; 5.2.5 Raman Spectroscopy; 5.2.6 Auger Electron Spectroscopy; 5.2.7 Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM); 5.2.8 Atomic Force Microscopy; 5.2.9 Titration.
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The updated and expanded second edition of this book explores the physical and mechanical properties of carbon fibers and their composites, their manufacture and processing, and their current and emerging applications. Over 10 chapters, the book describes manufacturing methods, surface treatment, composite interfaces, and microstructure-property relationships with underlying fundamental physical and mechanical principles. It discusses the application of carbon materials in delivering improved performance across a diverse range of fields including sports, wind energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, defence, and the aerospace, automotive and semiconductor industries. This new edition introduces chapters related to the manufacturing of carbon/carbon composites (C/C composites), antioxidation characteristics of C/C composites, and their applications. Furthermore, it addresses the effect of graphene and carbon nanotubes on the physical and chemical properties of carbon fibers. A final chapter looks at the emerging and future prospects for carbon fiber technology.