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Summary
| Material | Made from / by | U.S. examples |
|---|---|---|
| PAN carbon fiber | PAN precursor, oxidized and carbonized | Hexcel, Zoltek, Teijin, Solvay Greenville |
| Pitch / lignin / polyolefin carbon fiber | Alternative precursors | ORNL CFTF |
| Aramid (Kevlar) | Para-aramid | Kevlar |
| UHMWPE (Spectra, Dyneema) | Gel-spun polyethylene | Solstice, Avient |
| SiC ceramic fiber | Polymer route (NGS) or laser CVD | GE, Free Form Fibers |
Spectra is claimed by its maker to be up to 15 times stronger than steel and 65% lighter than aramid fabrics. SiC fiber targets 1,500°C service. Glass and basalt fibers were not researched.
Sources
- Solstice/Chemical Engineering — Spectra
- Dyneema — gel spinning history
- Free Form Fibers — SiC