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Oxidation of Acrylic Fibres for Carbon Fibre Formation

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The oxidation stage in the production of carbon fibres from acrylics is time-consuming. Here we describe why oxidation is necessary.

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CLARKE, A., BAILEY, J. Oxidation of Acrylic Fibres for Carbon Fibre Formation. Nature 243, 146–150 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1038/243146a0

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