Most literature pertaining to carbon fibers is of a theoretical
nature. Carbon Fibers and their Composites offers a comprehensive
look at the specific manufacturing of carbon fibers and graphite
fibers into the growing surge of diverse applications that include
flameproof materials, protective coatings, biomedical and
prosthetics applications, textiles, batteries and fuel cells,
automotive applications, construction, and even musical
instruments.
This useful guide provides a hands-on approach to the
fabrication of carbon fibers. The book begins with a blueprint of
the international history and development of carbon fiber, clearly
defined terminology for all forms of solid carbon products, and the
properties for elemental carbon and its allotropic forms. It then
elaborates upon precursor materials, relevant surface treatment,
and sizing for each carbon fiber type available in the world
market. Several chapters also examine the types of matrices, their
properties, and fracture mechanics of thermoset and thermoplastic
polymers, carbon, glass, metal, and ceramics matrices.
Carbon Fibers and their Composites reveals straightforward
guidelines for the day-to-day operations of a carbon fiber plant,
such as safety testing, quality control, design of equipment,
packaging, air flow/dust control, maintenance, and environmental
policies. Based on over 30 years of experience in the field, the
author offers insight and possible solutions to the problems
associated with production and testing of carbon fibers and their
related composites. He details the use of analytical chemistry
techniques, instrumentation requirements, and statistics to
evaluate the results.
Carbon Fibers and theirComposites offers an excellent
clarification of how carbon fibers yield reinforced composites,
their physical and chemical characteristics, the diverse
manufacturing techniques for each type, and the advantages they
offer to a variety of applications.
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