The updated and expanded second edition of this book explores the
physical and mechanical properties of carbon fibers and their
composites, their manufacture and processing, and their current and
emerging applications.
Over 10 chapters, the book describes manufacturing methods, surface
treatment, composite interfaces, and microstructure-property
relationships with underlying fundamental physical and mechanical
principles. It discusses the application of carbon materials in
delivering improved performance across a diverse range of fields
including sports, wind energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, defence, and
the aerospace, automotive and semiconductor industries.
This new edition introduces chapters related to the manufacturing of
carbon/carbon composites (C/C composites), antioxidation characteristics
of C/C composites, and their applications. Furthermore, it addresses the
effect of graphene and carbon nanotubes on the physical and chemical
properties of carbon fibers. A final chapter looks at the emerging and
future prospects for carbon fiber technology.