The first two videos are about the manufacturing process needed to make the precursor of Carbon Fiber. Knowing oil is the “enemy” of the world the second video should make some people happy.
PAN Precursor
[ame=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t1pBvTDNXE&feature=channel_video_title”]Carbon Fiber: PAN Precursor Carbon Fiber - YouTube[/ame]
Lignin Precursor
[ame=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLcZKGwS3zE&feature=relmfu”]Carbon Fiber: Lignin Precursor Carbon Fiber - YouTube[/ame]
The third and fourth video show the conversion of the precursor to carbon fiber. The third video is the conventional method and the fourth shows the Microwave assisted Plasma conversion.
Conventional
[ame=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3SZiRYJzH8&feature=relmfu”]Carbon Fiber: Conventional Carbon Fiber Conversion - YouTube[/ame]
Microwave assisted Plasma
[ame=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7c8nXwk16g&feature=relmfu”]Carbon Fiber: Microwave Assisted Plasma Carbon Fiber Conversion - YouTube[/ame]
The fifth video shows from spool to end product or you can view the SGL/BMW production process thread to watch a better video on spool to end product. http://www.compositescentral.com/showthread.php?t=4492
[ame=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfZpqX2tCd8&feature=relmfu”]Carbon Fiber: P4 Preform Process - YouTube[/ame]
Enjoy!
Edit: In this video @ 4:00min. you can get a glimpse of Oak Ridges P4 preform process and Microwave assisted Plasma conversion.
[ame=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD1OYCLejBE&feature=channel_video_title”]Transportation: DOE MotorWeek Segment - YouTube[/ame]
From $15/lbs to $4/lbs. 
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