In a new study reported in the Journal of Applied Polymer Science, North Carolina (NC) State University (Raleigh, N.C., U.S.) researchers have found a way to improve the energy efficiency of part of ...

McLaren has been on the bleeding edge of carbon fiber technology for more than 40 years now. It all started way back in the '80s when it started using carbon fiber in the construction of its Formula 1 ...

Carbon fibers are essential in aviation, wind energy, and lightweight construction. However, since they are based on petroleum, their production has been very harmful to the environment. A research ...

Lightweight structural components for automotive can now be made in high volume manufacturing using carbon fiber reinforced SMC. Using a unique Daron® resin from AOC, these parts feature superior ...

Microwave Chemical Co. has applied its microwave heating technology to carbon fiber production, reportedly cutting energy use by 50% and CO2 emissions by 90%. Photo Credit: MWCC Microwave Chemical Co.

Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology claim to have significantly advanced sustainable nanomaterial synthesis by creating a scalable and repeatable process for creating graphene oxide (GO) ...

The Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) and ElectraFly, an aviation company building personal flying vehicles, are teaming up to create 3D printed carbon fiber aircraft parts ...