Abstract:
A method for producing a stabilized lignin fiber from softwood alkaline lignin by heat treatment in the absence of oxidant is disclosed. The stabilized lignin fiber can be further treated to obtain carbon fiber.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a method for the production of precursor fiber for the production of carbon fiber, comprising the steps: a) providing a spinning dope comprising a lignin and a gelling hydrocolloid dispersed in aqueous alkaline solution (s201); b) extruding the spinning dope through a spinning nozzle to provide an initial fiber (s203); and c) passing the initial fiber through a first coagulation liquid to provide the precursor fiber (s205); wherein the first coagulation liquid is arranged to effect gelling of the gelling hydrocolloid by regulation of pH and/or ionicity. The disclosure further relates to precursor fibers and carbon fibers produced by the method above.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method of producing a continuous lignin fiber from softwood and/or hardwood alkali lignin. The lignin fiber can be further treated to obtain structural carbon fiber.