Fig 1.
SEM image of PAN nanofibers without carbonization.
Fig 2.
SEM image of PAN nanofibers after carbonization at 750°C.
Fig 3.
SEM image of PAN nanofibers after carbonization at 850°C.
Fig 4.
SEM image of PAN nanofibers after carbonization at 950°C.
Fig 5.
DSC thermogram of bulk PAN polymer.
Fig 6.
DSC thermogram of stabilized PAN fibers.
Fig 7.
Raman spectra of Bulk PAN Polymer carbonized at 950°C.
Fig 8.
Raman spectra verified of Polyacrylonitrile PAN fibers carbonized at 750°C.
Fig 9.
Raman spectra verified of Polyacrylonitrile PAN fibers carbonized at 850°C.
Fig 10.
Raman spectra verified of Polyacrylonitrile PAN fibers carbonized at 950°C.
Fig 11.
Static water contact angle values of PAN-derived carbon fibers at different carbonization temperature.
Fig 12.
Histogram of static water contact angle values after at 750°C, Carbonization at 850°C and Carbonization at 950°C.
Fig 13.
Stress vs. strain behavior of carbon composite with a nano mat of PAN-derived carbon fiber at the top of assembly.
Table 1.
Mechanical properties of carbon composite assembly with PAN-derived carbon nano mat at the top of assembly at 750°C, 850°C, and 950°C carbonization temperature.