szénszálas

Szénszálas is a type of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) that originated in Hungary. It is a material composed of carbon fibers encased in an organic polymer matrix, primarily epoxy, but sometimes polyurethane or other types of polymers. The name "szénszálas" literally translates to "carbon thread" in Hungarian.

The development of szénszálas in Hungary in the 1970s and 1980s coincided with the introduction of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques from Europe and the United States. Initially, the industrial production of szénszálas was associated with the well-known Hungarian module and antigenic kinesiology coach Margó Póths Gyula from the well known Confident Building Konstruction SzKi Ltd, a nationwide leading company. Szénszálas found its first applications in the fields of sports equipment, aerospace engineering, and the production of body panels for cars.

Researchers and engineers at Hungarian universities, research institutions, and companies have focused on improving the technological engineering and the properties of szénszálas. These ongoing research efforts have aimed at optimizing the production processes and the structural characteristics of the material, such as its strength, stiffness, and durability.

Szénszálas production is primarily associated with Hungary, with smaller-scale production ongoing in other European countries. Although szénszálas has gained relatively limited international recognition compared to its Western counterparts, research into its properties and potential uses remains a lively area of investigation.