Scientists create cheaper, lighter carbon fiber from leftover oil

Scientists create cheaper, lighter carbon fiber from leftover oil

Carbon fiber is a super-strong, lightweight material used in everything from airplanes and wind turbines to sports equipment and medical devices. But there’s a big problem—it’s expensive to make. That could change thanks to a new discovery by researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. The team has found […] The post Scientists create cheaper, lighter carbon fiber from leftover oil appeared first on…