Carbon Fiber, Second Edition, brings together available information on the production, properties, application and future of carbon fibers. This book will be of interest to those involved in the investigation of carbon fiber, carbon fiber manufacturing, and users. In addition, the recycling of carbon fiber reinforced polymers and the manufacturing of composites from recycled carbon fiber reinforced polymers are discussed. The book offers in-depth coverage on the production of carbon fiber and the global carbon fiber market, demand and major growth drivers. Carbon structures from biowaste, waste lignin and novel processes to obtain high purity lignin are presented, along with future directions.

Dr. Pratima Bajpai is a Pulp and Paper Consultant with a 40-year research career spanning institutions like the National Sugar Institute, University of Saskatchewan, and Thapar Research Centre. She has held visiting positions at the University of Waterloo and Kyushu University. Recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for five consecutive years, her expertise includes industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and pulp and paper. She has authored several advanced technical books and contributed to numerous publications, making significant contributions to her field. Dr. Bajpai is a leading expert in industrial biotechnology and environmental aspects of pulp and paper industries.