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Enhancing carbon fiber production with low-cost oil residues
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Enhancing carbon fiber production with low-cost oil residues

Carbon fibers are in high demand due to their exceptional properties. Using oil residues, KAUST researchers have developed a low-cost method for producing...

Using microwave energy to cut carbon fiber production energy costs
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Using microwave energy to cut carbon fiber production energy costs

A layer-by-layer cycle of susceptor coating deposition and B schematic representation of the microwave heating setup used in this study. Credit: Advanced Composites...

Fiber optic networks enhanced with liquid crystal technology
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Fiber optic networks enhanced with liquid crystal technology

WESORAM project: The LCoS mirror splits the frequencies of the data signals and distributes them flexibly to various outputs. Credit: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Applications such...

Fiber computer allows apparel to run apps and ‘understand’ the wearer
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Fiber computer allows apparel to run apps and ‘understand’ the wearer

US Army Major Hefner training in Norway wearing Fiber computer base layer. Credit: US Army Cold Regions Research & Engineering Lab What if...

‘Somewhat robot, somewhat human’: designer used 12,000ft fiber optic cable to weave a striking 50lb dress that will turn heads – and no, you can’t buy it
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‘Somewhat robot, somewhat human’: designer used 12,000ft fiber optic cable to weave a striking 50lb dress that will turn heads – and no, you can’t buy it

“Internet dress” blends human and robotic elements Designer Maximilian Raynor spent almost a month making this dress No, it’s not for sale In...

New electrical pulse method enhances carbon fiber recycling efficiency
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New electrical pulse method enhances carbon fiber recycling efficiency

Photographs of the recovered (a) CFRP and (b) CF obtained by DD. Credit: Scientific Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-76955-0. Scientific Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-76955-0...