
Carbon has been used as the most successful reinforcement for materials like glass, ceramics, metals and polymers. Carbon/Carbon composites are used when one needs materials for extreme temperature conditions.
The authors give a comprehensive overview of the present status...

Reinforcement.- 1 Carbon Fibers.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Key to the Strength and Stiffness of Carbon Fibers.- 1.3 Short History of Carbon Fiber Development.- 1.3.1 Early High Performance Carbon Fibers.- 1.3.2 Japanese Dominance of Carbon Fiber Market.- 1.4 Carbon Fiber Process.-...
