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A review of the mechanical properties of Vapor Grown Carbon Fibers and those of VGCF-thermoplastic composites is presented in this chapter. Research into the application of sub-micron VGCF in thermoplastic composites has demonstrated that, by combining advanced processing technologies and VGCF surface treatments, it is possible to obtain mechanical properties comparable to those attained when PAN-based carbon fibers are used as reinforcement.
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Van Hattum, F.W.J., Bernardo, C.A., Tibbetts, G.G. (2001). Mechanical Properties of Vapor Grown Carbon Fibres and VGCF-Thermoplastic Composites. In: Biró, L.P., Bernardo, C.A., Tibbetts, G.G., Lambin, P. (eds) Carbon Filaments and Nanotubes: Common Origins, Differing Applications?. NATO Science Series, vol 372. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0777-1_17
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