18/03/2025 – Carbon fiber production
New spin finish optimizes the production process
Carbon fibers play a central role in high-tech industries such as aviation, the automotive industry and renewable energies. Their exceptional mechanical properties and low weight make them indispensable.
Production of carbon fibers from polyacrylonitrile fibers. © Zschimmer & Schwarz
Left: The silicone emulsion with homogeneous size distribution of the emulsion droplets. Right: Poor silicone emulsion with large emulsion droplets. © Zschimmer & Schwarz
Production of carbon fibers from polyacrylonitrile fibers. © Zschimmer & Schwarz