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Discover the Unique Properties of Carbon Fiber
In the realm of materials, carbon fiber stands out as a true marvel, captivating the world with its extraordinary properties and diverse applications. This lightweight yet incredibly strong material has redefined what’s possible in various industries, from aerospace to construction. LetR...Read more -
What is Carbon Fiber? Everything You Need to Know
In the realm of materials science, carbon fiber stands as a revolutionary force, captivating the world with its exceptional properties and diverse applications. This lightweight yet incredibly strong material has transformed industries ranging from aerospace to construction, leaving an indelible ...Read more -
The Power of Hydrogen: SHANGHAI WANHOO’s Fuel Cell Technology
Content: Introduction At SHANGHAI WANHOO CARBON FIBER INDUSTRY, we are at the cutting edge of energy technology with our advanced hydrogen fuel cells. These devices are revolutionizing the way we think about and use energy by converting the chemical energy of hydrogen and oxygen directly into ele...Read more -
Carbon Fiber Fabric Composites: Pioneering Material for Advanced Applications
Content: Production Process Carbon fiber fabric composites start with carbon fibers derived from organic polymers like polyacrylonitrile (PAN), transformed through heat and chemical treatments into highly crystalline, strong, and lightweight fibers. These fibers are woven into fabrics with differ...Read more -
The development of hydrogen fuel cell electric bicycles is expected to be a major trend in the bicycle industry in 2023
The development of hydrogen fuel cell electric bicycles is expected to be a major trend in the bicycle industry in 2023. Hydrogen fuel cell electric bicycles are powered by a combination of hydrogen and oxygen, which produces electricity to power the motor. This type of bicycle is becoming increa...Read more -
Carbon fiber composite hydrofoils to enable “world’s fastest” electric ferry
The Candela P-12 Shuttle, set to launch in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2023, will incorporate lightweight composites and automated manufacturing to combine speed, passenger comfort and energy efficiency. The Candela P-12 Shuttle is a hydrofoiling electric ferry set to hit the waters of Stockholm, Swed...Read more -
Promising Future Expected for Thermoplastic Composites
Long reliant on thermoset carbon-fiber materials for making very strong composite structural parts for aircraft, aerospace OEMs are now embracing another class of carbon-fiber materials as technological advances promise automated manufacture of new non-thermoset parts at high volume, low cost, an...Read more -
Solar panels based on biosourced materials
French solar energy institute INES has developed new PV modules with thermoplastics and natural fibers sourced in Europe, such as flax and basalt. The scientists aim to reduce the environmental footprint and weight of solar panels, while improving recycling. A recycled glass panel on the front a...Read more -
Toyota and Woven Planet develop portable hydrogen cartridge prototype
Toyota Motor and its subsidiary, Woven Planet Holdings have developed a working prototype of its portable hydrogen cartridge. This cartridge design will facilitate the everyday transport and supply of hydrogen energy to power a broad range of daily life applications in and outside of the home. To...Read more -
The Hydrogen Stream: Reclaimed carbon fiber bipolar plates may increase fuel cell capacity by 30%
Boston Materials and Arkema have unveiled new bipolar plates, while US researchers have developed a nickel and iron-based electrocatalyst that interacts with copper-cobalt for high-performance seawater electrolysis. Source: Boston Materials Boston Materials and Paris-based advanced materials spe...Read more -
Composites pack more performance at JEC World—–Marie O’Mahony
32,000 visitors and 1201 exhibitors from 100 countries meet face to face in Paris for international composites showcase. Composites are packing greater performance into smaller and more sustainable volumes is the big take-away from the JEC World composites trade show held in Paris on May 3-5, at...Read more -
Thermoplastic Composite Pipes Could Carry Hydrogen Produced Directly at Floating Wind Farms
Strohm, the developer of Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with French renewable hydrogen supplier Lhyfe, to collaborate on the transportation solution for hydrogen produced from a floating wind turbine to be integrated with a hydrogen production ...Read more