journal article·2026-02

Decoupling crystallinity from thermal stability: revisiting thermal resistance of PAN-based high modulus carbon fibers

Yang Ki Chae, Sora Lee, Jinhyeong Lee, Jongbok Lee, Tae-Hwan Kim, Jiho Choi, Sungho Lee

Carbon Letters· Volume 36· Issue 1
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