Developing high-performance fibers to safeguard people's safety

Recently, tragic disasters such as the magnitude-7 earthquake in Lushan, Sichuan, and the terrorist attack in Bachu, Xinjiang, have deeply saddened people across the country. Meanwhile, industry experts have pointed out that the development of high-performance fibers—essential for improving human well-being—must accelerate to better safeguard public safety in the face of catastrophes. Looking at international experience, the increasing frequency of natural disasters and terrorist incidents will further spur the growth of the high-performance fiber industry. Currently, the Earth is entering a period of heightened seismic activity, making it crucial to strengthen earthquake-resistant construction measures and post-disaster recovery efforts—tasks that rely heavily on carbon fibers, aramids, and other high-strength, high-modulus fibers. For instance, following the Great Hanshin Earthquake in Japan, innovative infrastructure projects like elevated interchanges were implemented to enhance resilience against future quakes.

2013-05-07