Lighter Carbon Fiber Composite Materials (IMAGE)

Tokyo University of Science

Lighter Carbon Fiber Composite Materials

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Researchers from Tokyo University of Science adopt a design approach for carbon fibers that optimizes fiber orientation and thickness to enhance the strength of fiber reinforced plastic, producing lighter plastic in the process that can help build lighter airplanes and automobiles

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