Carbon Fiber

Researchers created carbon-fiber-reinforced geopolymer composites using red mud and ore tailings, achieving electromagnetic shielding effectiveness up to 33.5 decibels in the X-band frequency range.

The Boeing 777-9 aircraft incorporates 53% carbon-fiber reinforced polymer in its construction, contributing to the 70% total of advanced materials used.

HydroGraph UK and CEAMS have developed graphene-enhanced nylon compounds for hydrogen tank liners, aiming to improve durability and reduce costs by addressing failure modes in Type IV tanks.

The Advanced Carbons Council calls for a U.S. carbon materials innovation platform focused on standards, testing and buyer qualification. The paper links engineered-carbon supply chains to manufacturing, energy, defense and AI infrastructure. Serves as a model for governments world-wide.

Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a renewable carbon fiber using lignin, reducing production costs by 25% and maintaining industry standards for strength.

Toray Industries Inc. has created a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic that reduces X-ray radiation doses.

Researchers have developed a carbon fiber composite with a nanotube scaffold that withstands temperatures up to 437°C, surpassing previous void thresholds.

Recycled supercapacitors with carbon-fiber cathodes maintained performance comparable to original devices through initial fabrication and two recycling cycles.

AZL Aachen GmbH is leading a consortium to benchmark CFRP rotor sleeves for electric motors, focusing on press-fit and direct-winding concepts. Production starts in August 2026.

Researchers at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg and MTU Aero Engines find that low gravity and vacuum change how carbon-fibre-reinforced polymers cure, challenging the assumption that terrestrial composite production transfers directly to orbit.

Teijin Limited has developed a thermosetting carbon fiber-reinforced plastic with a self-healing function and high recyclability, aiming to provide samples by 2028.

MASTERMATE is advancing carbon fiber NFC technology, enabling premium smart products with seamless digital connectivity for business, luxury, and automotive applications.

SkyDrive has partnered with Airtificial to produce and supply lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastic parts.

A new high-speed carbon fiber warp knitting machine in China outperforms traditional models, enhancing the production of carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) textile pre-forms.

Airbus's A350 assembly process involves the carbon fiber-reinforced polymer wings traveling through four countries before completion. This highlights the international collaboration and logistical complexity involved in producing advanced carbon composite materials for aerospace applications.

Researchers at Concordia University have developed a 4D-printing method to create curved blades for vertical-axis wind turbines from flat carbon-fibre composite panels, resulting in blades that weigh 80% less than commercial aluminum blades. This advancement could significantly reduce manufacturing costs and promote the use of lightweight carbon-fibre composites in renewable energy systems.

Cal Poly Pomona's College of Engineering received a $198,100 grant from the DENSO North America Foundation to fund advanced manufacturing equipment, including a large-scale carbon fiber 3D printer and an industrial multi-material printer, for student use. The addition of industrial-grade carbon fiber 3D printing at the undergraduate level expands hands-on access to composite fabrication technology that is otherwise largely confined to professional industry settings.