Raman Spectroscopy Studies on the Microstructure Evolution from Cellulose to Carbon Fiber

Abstract:

Microstructure evolution of cellulose-based carbon fibers during the heat-treatment process of pyrolysis and carbonization was studied by Raman spectroscopy. The characteristic peaks of cellulose fibers were weakened after a dry process at 100°C and absolutely disappeared after the pyrolysis temperature reached 150°C. For intermediates obtained in the temperature of 150-1300°C, two characteristic Raman peaks appeared at ~1360cm^-1 and ~1580cm^-1, meaning a transition state structure of carbon hexagonal plane started to form. Parameters including I_D1’/I_G’, I_D2’/I_G’ and I_D3’/I_G’ of the intermediates treated in the temperature of 150-1300°C were compared. All the parameters firstly decreased with the increasing heat treatment temperature until a maximum at ~400°C,and then the parameters decreased until the structure turned into a carbon fiber structure at 1300°C.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 789)
• Pages: 157-162
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.789.157
• Online since: April 2014
• Authors: Gui Zhi Ren, Yong Ju Zang, Ning Wang, Li Hui Deng, Cong Jie Chen, Yan Ni Shi, Qi Lin Wu*
• Keywords: Cellulose Carbon Fibers, Heat Treatment, Microstructure Evolution, Raman Spectroscopy

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