FUNCTIONAL MOLECULES AND OTHER STRUCTURAL CARBON-BASED MOLECULES WITH RIGID BACKBONES AND KINKED SEGMENTS

摘要

The present disclosure relates to methods for using functional molecules and other structural carbon-based molecules with rigid backbones and kinked segments to alter the interactions between molecules, and consequently improve/modify the properties of materials. In particular, the disclosure provides methods for using functional molecules and other structural carbon-based molecules with rigid backbones and kinked segments as (1) precursors for carbon fiber, (2) “molecular agents” to separate and/or link π-π stacked aromatic systems, 3) stabilizers in composite materials to achieve better blending of matrix with fiber reinforcement, and/or (4) one of the components in carbon fibers to achieve better mechanical properties.