Carbon Materials Overview
In some way, carbon materials touch every aspect of our daily lives. Activated carbons are used for water and air purification, carbon black is used to reinforce tires, carbon fiber composites are used to manufacture ultra-light graphite sporting goods and aircraft brakes, and carbon foams are used to make fire retardant insulation.
Current research activities include projects on such materials as graphite, petroleum and metallurgical coke, activated carbon, anthracite, and pitch.