Abstract:
The present disclosure describes a method for preparing a carbonized article comprising: providing an olefin resin in a melt phase; treating the olefin resin with a boron-containing species (BCS); forming a fabricated article from the treated olefin resin; crosslinking the fabricated article; stabilizing the fabricated article by air oxidation; and carbonizing the fabricated article. The present disclosure further describes a method for preparing a stabilized article.
Abstract:
A method for preparing a carbonized article comprising: (a) providing a polyolefin resin; (b) forming a fabricated article from the polyolefin resin; (c) crosslinking the fabricated article; (d) stabilizing the fabricated article in a boron-containing oxidizing environment (BOE); and (e) carbonizing the fabricated article. The present disclosure further describes a method for preparing a stabilized article.
Abstract:
In one instance, the present disclosure describes a crosslinked polyolefin article comprising: a carbon to hydrogen mol ratio of from 1:1.2 to 1:2.2; and 0.1 to 5 weight percent boron. In one instance, the present disclosure describes a stabilized polyolefin article comprising: a carbon to hydrogen mol ratio of from 1:0.8 to 1:1.3; greater than 18 weight percent oxygen; and 0.3 to 4 weight percent boron.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are processes for preparing carbon fibers, comprising: sulfonating a polymer fiber with a sulfonating agent that is fuming sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid, chlorosulfonic acid, or a combination thereof; treating the sulfonated polymer with a heated solvent, wherein the temperature of the heated solvent is at least 95° C.; and carbonizing the resulting product by heating it to a temperature of 501-3000° C. Carbon fibers prepared according to these methods are also disclosed herein.
Abstract:
A process includes treating a stabilized polyolefin fiber with a boron source followed by heating the fiber to a temperature 1000 degrees Celsius or higher in an inert atmosphere so as to convert the stabilized polyolefin fiber in to a carbon fiber.
Abstract:
Disclosed here are processes for preparing carbonized polymers (preferably carbon fibers), comprising sulfonating a polymer with a sulfonating agent that comprises SO 3 dissolved in a solvent to form a sulfonated polymer; treating the sulfonated polymer with a heated solvent, wherein the temperature of the solvent is at least 95 °C; and carbonizing the resulting product by heating it to a temperature of 500-3000 °C. Carbon fibers made according to these methods are also disclosed herein.