Low Temperature Stabilization and Bulk Processing Techniques for the Production of Lower-Cost Asphaltene Based Short Carbon Fibres

NORAM Engineering and Constructors Ltd. (NORAM) has developed a bench-scale process capable of producing low strength fibres from Alberta oil sands asphaltenes (AOA). The objective of the proposed collaborative research between NORAM and UBC is to broaden the application space of AOA by improving the structural and functional properties of AOA-CF through polymer blend and nano-reinforcement, resulting in increased-value AOA. The outcome of this program will demonstrate the potential of AOA-CF composites as a unique and novel engineering material with the potential of producing light weight composites for structural and functional applications. The proposed program will also help close the knowledge gap between laboratory concept and functionalized fibre product reality through the development of industrial scale manufacturing technology.

Faculty Supervisor:

Yasmine Abdin;Anoush Poursartip

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Partner:

NORAM

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Advanced Manufacturing; Oil and Gas; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

The University of British Columbia

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