Carbon fibers consist of thin filaments (5–10 micrometers in diameter) made of long chains of carbon atoms arranged in a polycrystalline structure. These fibers contain 92–100 wt% anisotropic carbon ...

Strategically designing heterostructures incorporating highentropy metal particles and carbon fibers can enhance the defect ...

A group of researchers led by Dr. Bon-Cheol Ku and Dr. Seo Gyun Kim of the Carbon Composite Materials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and Professor Yuanzhe Piao ...

Carbon fiber is known for being incredibly strong, lightweight, and versatile—but how is it actually made? This article breaks down the key stages of carbon fiber ...

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF, Denkendorf) comprise the largest textile research center in Europe. With more than 250 scientists and technicians, DITF cover the entire ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) As electronics become smaller, lighter, and more integrated into clothing, sensors, and mobile systems, the demand for energy storage devices that can operate under flexible, high ...

Changing the structure of a dietary fiber commonly found in a range of food products has been found to promote healthy gut bacteria and reduce gas formation, a finding that could help people with ...