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TheWraith

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1. Currently, we already make a lot from carbon fiber.

Reply to theophilus (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:08 PM

Feb 2012

Mostly in the form of carbon fiber polymers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-fiber-reinforced_polymer#Automotive_uses

As far as taking carbon out of the environment, that would require being able to not just capture carbon dioxide, but also convert it back to pure carbon, and then into a useful form. Possible, but complicated.

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What can we make from carbon fiber? Could we make vehicle tires, etc? Can we take carbon out of [View all] theophilus Feb 2012 OP

Currently, we already make a lot from carbon fiber. TheWraith Feb 2012 #1

It takes energy zipplewrath Feb 2012 #2

Boing is making airplanes liberal N proud Feb 2012 #3

Roger Bacon discovered “graphite whiskers” in 1958 at Union Carbide’s Parma Technical Center NNN0LHI Feb 2012 #4

A qualified yes. The process for making carbon fiber is indirect and somewhat expensive ... eppur_se_muova Feb 2012 #5

Thanks so much for the info. And thanks to all who have responded! DUers are great! n/t theophilus Feb 2012 #6