Carbon Fibers And Their Composites

Most Literature Pertaining To Carbon Fibres Is Of A Theoretical Nature. Carbon Fibres And Their Composites Offers A Comprehensive Look At The Specific Manufacturing Of Carbon Fibres And Graphite Fibres 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 Fibres. The Book Begins With A Blueprint Of The International History And Development Of Carbon Fibre, 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 Fibre 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 Fibres And Their Composites Reveals Straightforward Guidelines For The Day-To-Day Operations Of A Carbon Fibre 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 Fibres And Their Related Composites. He Details The Use Of Analytical Chemistry Techniques, Instrumentation Requirements And Statistics To Evaluate The Results. Carbon Fibres And Their Composites Offers An Excellent Clarification Of How Carbon Fibres 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.