January 2024 Composites Blog
January 19, 2024
New Process Converts CO2 to Carbon Nanofibers Offsetting Emissions
Scientists from Columbia University and Brookhaven National Laboratory devised a process to convert carbon dioxide to carbon nanofibers. Carbon dioxide is considered a potent greenhouse gas while carbon nanofibers are materials with a wide range of unique properties and several applications. The ability to convert a harmful gas to a useful material holds great potential for decarbonization. The researcher’s technique uses tandem electrochemical and thermochemical reactions which are run at low temperatures and ambient pressure. The process essentially traps carbon in solid form, which can have several uses, all while offsetting carbon emissions. Leader of the study Jingguang Chen mentioned that “You can put the carbon nanofibers into cement to strengthen the cement,” and “That would lock the carbon away in concrete for at least 50 years, potentially longer. By then, the world should be shifted to primarily renewable energy sources that don't emit carbon." Learn more about this topic here.
January 31, 2024
New Flame-Resistant Composites Now Available for Transportation Sector
New Flame-Resistant Composites Now Available for Transportation Sector
Lehvoss Group unveils new flame-retardant composite materials for transportation and other sectors. They offer high quality flame protection solutions in addition to various materials for different processing methods such as 3D printing, injection molding, and pultrusion. Their Luvotrent products enhance resin flow, fillers, and fiber wetting thereby ensuring productivity and efficiency through the manufacturing process. On the other hand, their Luvatine products are highly functional wetting and dispersing agents that are also cost effective. The agents enhance the dispersion of pigments and fillers in resin systems, which facilitates the development of efficient high-performance products. Their compounds business unit features their highly resilient material Luvocom 3D which is perfect for industrial 3D printing. The material is based on various thermoplastics such as PET, PPS, PA, PC/ABS, and PEEK. Luvocom 3D can be employed with 3D printing technologies such as fused filament fabrication and fused granulate fabrication. Learn more here.
