Process of making carbon fibers derived from lignin/carbon residue

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14440411

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A method of making a carbon fiber comprising esterification of a lignin precursor with an acid, acid anhydride, or acyl halide, thereby forming a reduced Tg lignin. Mixing the reduced Tg lignin with a carbon residue selected from the group of coal based raw material, petroleum based raw material and combinations thereof, thereby forming a fiber precursor mixture; and spinning the fiber precursor mixture into a fiber. A method of making a carbon fiber comprising esterification of a lignin with an acid derivative, thereby forming a reduced Tg lignin. Mixing the reduced Tg lignin with a pitch, thereby forming a fiber precursor mixture; and spinning the fiber precursor mixture into a fiber. A method of making a carbon fiber comprising lowering the Tg of a lignin material, thereby forming a reduced Tg lignin. Mixing the reduced Tg lignin with a carbon residue, thereby forming a fiber precursor mixture and spinning the fiber precursor mixture into a fiber.

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GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC982 KEYNOTE CIRCLE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS OH 44131

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Adrianowycz, Orest Broadview Heights, US 1 0
Alnasleh, Bassam Parma Heights, US 5 4
Chang, Ching-Feng Strongsville, US 22 120
Gul, Omer Olmsted Falls, US 14 19
Hausner, Andrew Parma Heights, US 2 0
Miller, Robert Southaven, US 268 4366

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