HANSER FACHBUCHVERLAG Carbon Fibers: Production, Applications, Processing - Hanser

Master the fundamentals of high-performance materials with Carbon Fibers: Production, Applications, Processing. This guide offers a practical approach for professionals and students who need to work with carbon fibers and their resulting composites. Starting with a foundational history of carbon fiber development, the book defines essential terminology for all forms of solid carbon. You will learn about the properties of elemental carbon and its various allotropic forms, providing a strong scientific base for your work. The text covers a wide range of carbon fiber precursors, surface treatments, and the different sizes available on the global market today. This resource provides a comprehensive overview of both chemical and physical properties. Whether you are studying the raw materials or the final composite structures, this book serves as a functional manual for understanding how these materials behave and how they can be used effectively in engineering and manufacturing applications.