Eco-friendly and sustainable approach of assembling sugars into biobased carbon fibers
Yu Yang, Daming Chen, Yuan Cheng, Boqian Sun, Guangdong Zhao, Weidong Fei, Wenbo Han, Jiecai Han, Xinghong Zhang
Abstract
Sugars are used as precursors to manufacture carbon fibers, obviating the need for hazardous solvents. Through the synergy of sugars and the hydrogel network, the carbon yield was significantly improved and the structure was well retained.
Topics & Concepts
Yield (engineering)Carbon fibersEnvironmentally friendlyChemistryOrganic chemistryHazardous wastePulp and paper industrySugarChemical engineeringWaste managementMaterials scienceComposite materialComposite numberBiologyEngineeringEcologyFiber-reinforced polymer compositesSupercapacitor Materials and Fabricationbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties