@Article{JFBI-6-335,
author = {Liting Lin, Yingjie Li and Frank K. Ko},
title = {Fabrication and Properties of Lignin Based Carbon Nanofiber},
journal = {Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics},
year = {2013},
volume = {6},
number = {4},
pages = {335--347},
abstract = {Lignin, the second most abundant biopolymer on earth, has the potential as a low cost and renewable
precursor for carbon fibers. By creating lignin carbon nanofibers for lightweight structural composites for
automobiles and functional applications as electromagnetic shields, the value of lignin will be enhanced.
Under the Lignoworks Biomaterials and Chemicals Network program, we demonstrated the feasibility
of producing carbon nanofibers from softwood Kraft lignin by electrospinning and heat treatment.
The morphological, mechanical, and electromagnetic properties of the lignin carbon nanofiber were
characterized. Results showed 10 times increase in strength for the lignin random nanofiber mats after
carbonization. Alignment of fibers further improved the mechanical strength. By doping the lignin
polymer with carbon nanotubes and functional nanoparticles such as magnetite, we demonstrated the
feasibility of translating the strength and electromagnetic function respectively to the lignin nanofiber
assemblies. The encouraging results demonstrated the potential of lignin as an engineering material thus
establishing a pathway for adding values to the abundantly available lignin.},
issn = {2617-8699},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.3993/jfbi12201301},
url = {http://global-sci.org/intro/article_detail/jfbi/4847.html}
}