Process of making carbon fibers from compositions including esterified lignin and poly(lactic acid)
US9340425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/298
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions comprising esterified lignin and poly(lactic acid). In various embodiments, the present invention provides fibers comprising the esterified lignin and poly(lactic acid) blend, carbon fibers made therefrom, and methods of making the fiber and the carbon fibers.
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