Engineers make quality, low-cost carbon fiber from coproducts of paper, energy production
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
AMES, Iowa, Oct. 14 -- Iowa State University posted the following news release:
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Engineers make quality, low-cost carbon fiber from coproducts of paper, energy production
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AMES, Iowa - Xianglan Bai illustrates her development of biobased carbon fiber with two beakers in researchers' hands.
The first contains low-cost, low-value and plentiful softwood kraft lignin, the tough stuff that strengthens and waterproofs the cell . . .
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Engineers make quality, low-cost carbon fiber from coproducts of paper, energy production
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AMES, Iowa - Xianglan Bai illustrates her development of biobased carbon fiber with two beakers in researchers' hands.
The first contains low-cost, low-value and plentiful softwood kraft lignin, the tough stuff that strengthens and waterproofs the cell . . .