PAN-based Carbon Fibre: The Future of Lightweight Materials
If you’ve been following advancements in material science, you’ve probably heard of PAN-based carbon fibre—but what exactly is it, and why is it causing such a stir? Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based carbon fibre isn’t just another new material; it’s a genuine game-changer in lightweight composites, boasting strength-to-weight ratios that are redefining what’s possible across industries from aerospace to automotive. At its heart, this impressive material starts as a polymer precursor, then undergoes a series of precisely controlled thermal treatments to emerge as a high-performance carbon structure. So how do we turn ordinary PAN into this engineering marvel? The manufacturing process is a study in precision, with several make-or-break stages. First up is […]
