ABSTRACT

Most literature pertaining to carbon fibers is of a theoretical nature. Carbon Fibers and their Composites offers a comprehensive look at the specific manufacturing of carbon fibers and graphite fibers into the growing surge of diverse applications that include flameproof materials, protective coatings, biomedical and prosthetics application

chapter 1|14 pages

Structure of the Carbon Atom

chapter 2|50 pages

The Forms of Carbon

chapter 4|64 pages

Precursors for Carbon Fiber Manufacture

chapter 13|50 pages

Polymer Matrices for Carbon Fiber Composites

chapter 14|32 pages

Carbon Fiber Carbon Matrix Composites

chapter 15|46 pages

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Ceramic Matrices

chapter 16|28 pages

Carbon Fibers in Metal Matrices

chapter 19|18 pages

Quality Control

chapter 20|70 pages

Properties of Carbon Fibers

chapter 22|16 pages

Design

chapter 23|92 pages

THE USES OF CARBON FIBERS

chapter 24|6 pages

Looking to the Future