Enhancing the multi-functional properties of renewable lignin carbon fibers <i>via</i> defining the structure–property relationship using different biomass feedstocks
Qiang Li, Cheng Hu, Mengjie Li, Phuc Truong, Jinghao Li, Hao‐Sheng Lin, Mandar T. Naik, Sisi Xiang, Brian E. Jackson, Winson Kuo, Wenhao Wu, Yunqiao Pu, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Joshua S. Yuan
Abstract
Lignin from different biomass feedstock has been explored to make quality carbon fiber. The mechanistic study revealed the <italic>β-O</italic>-4 linkages of lignin linearly correlated to both mechanical and electroconductive performance of carbon fibers.
Topics & Concepts
LigninBiomass (ecology)Raw materialRenewable energyCarbon fibersPulp and paper industryLignocellulosic biomassMaterials scienceFiberChemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryComposite numberAgronomyEcologyBiologyEngineeringLignin and Wood ChemistryAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesBiofuel production and bioconversion