carbon fiber composite simulations (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

carbon fiber composite simulations

Caption

The material is assembled and tested for strength. Strands of PAN fibers with varying diameters are bundled and tightly bonded to a polymer coating for reinforcement. A graphene sheet is used to simulate pulling on the material to identify weak points.

Credit

ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

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