Systems and methods for improved composite materials using coal char

Abstract

Methods for producing a polymer composite material via a coal-derived feedstock. In one example, the method includes: pyrolyzing a coal-derived feedstock to produce coal char particles; mixing the coal char particles with a polymer precursor to produce a composite precursor; curing the composite precursor to produce a polymer composite material, wherein the curing includes: heating the composite precursor; and compressing the composite precursor. The composite precursor may be a powder mixture. The curing temperature may be between 8° and 250° C. The method may include dispersing the polymer precursor with a solvent.

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