Abstract
A catalytic surface treatment of acrylic fibres by dibutyltin dimethoxide is investigated as to its capacity to facilitate the stabilization of the fibres to produce a satisfactory carbon fibre precursor. Its effectiveness is determined through comparing the physical, thermal and mechanical properties of stabilized fibres with and without catalytic pretreatment. Results show that the pretreatment shortens the duration of the thermal oxidation process, and hence, it is particularly applicable to acrylic fibres which are slow oxidizers.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | [No source information available] |
| State | Published - 1985 |