# Iowa State targets continuous carbon-fiber production from lignin and bio-oil

> Iowa State University announced a four-year, $2 million NSF grant for carbon fiber made from paper-production coproduct lignin and the watery fraction of bio-oil. The goal is to move laboratory batch production toward commercially relevant continuous processing.

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- Published: 2026-10-15T23:48:24+00:00
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The method heats spun lignin fibers while applying increasing mechanical stress, changing chemical transformation and material structure. Collaborators include Harper International, Latis Materials and Rise Energy. Researchers see potential domestic-feedstock and cost benefits; the announcement gives no completed commercial plant or verified selling price.

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| 2026-10-14 | Iowa State targets continuous carbon-fiber production from lignin and bio-oil | Iowa State University announced a four-year, $2 million NSF grant for carbon fiber made from paper-production coproduct lignin and the watery fraction of bio-oil. The goal is to move laboratory batch production toward commercially relevant continuous processing. | occurred |

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| label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSF research grant | 2 | million USD | 2026-10-14 | observed | exact |

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## Sources

- [Iowa State University](<https://www.newswise.com/articles/engineers-make-quality-low-cost-carbon-fiber-from-coproducts-of-paper-energy-production>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-14)

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