Polyethylene-Based Carbon Fibers: A Comprehensive Review of Precursor Design, Stabilization Chemistry, Carbonization Mechanics, and Industrialization Pathways
Author: [Bruce Zhou]Affiliation: [Jota Machinery Composites Material Prepreg Solution]Corresponding Author: [jotamachinery@gmail.com]Published : December 04 , 2025 Abstract Polyethylene (PE) has re-emerged as one of the most promising alternative precursors for low-cost carbon fiber (CF) manufacturing due to its high carbon content (~85.7 wt%), melt-spinnability, global availability, and potential to cut precursor cost by more than […]