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Deliverable 1.3: Report on the Carbon Fibres Properties

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Carbon fibres are essential for lightweight, high-performance applications in wind energy, automotive, and aerospace sectors; however, conventional fibres are predominantly derived from fossil-based precursors, resulting in energy-intensive production and limited sustainability. In the context of the Blade2Circ project, Deliverable 1.3 focuses on evaluating the properties of carbon fibres developed from lignin, an abundant and renewable by-product of the paper industry, as a greener alternative for wind turbine components. Lignin-derived carbon fibres were successfully produced, upscaled and systematically characterised to determine their surface morphology, mechanical performance, and wettability, providing a comprehensive assessment of their suitability for composite applications.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Author: Muhammad Kashif, Bangash

Institution: University of Limerick

Language: English

Topic: Lignin and Wood Chemistry

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission

Award: Forging the blades of the future with composite materials with circular, safe and sustainable design