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What is CarbonFiber? |
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CarbonFiber is a “fibrous carbon substance having a fine graphite crystal
structure." CarbonFiber is generally said to be a “light, strong,
corrosion-resistant” advanced functional material. It is widely used in
diverse applications, taking advantage of its combination of properties.
(ex. golf clubs, tennis racket, fishing rods, aircraft, automobiles, reinforcing
material for concrete structures, etc.) |
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In what way is CarbonFiber for water purification different from general
industrial use? |
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CarbonFiber is manufactured by carbonizing acryl fibers by a special heat
treatment process (Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) type). Unlike CarbonFiber for
general industrial use, CarbonFiber for use as water purification materials
is given a sizing agent to lead the fibers to expand in water. |
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What form of CarbonFiber is for water purification? |
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CarbonFiber for water purification consists of clusters (bundles) of 12,000
ultra-fine, 7μm filaments. The appearance is one thick fiber bunch. When
immersed in water, a water-soluble sizing agent dissolves, and the filaments
unravel and spread. There is a large surface area by surface asperity on
CarbonFiber. |
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Why does CarbonFiber purify the water? |
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Water quality purification using CarbonFiber adsorbed contaminants and
microorganisms that decompose on the large surface of CarbonFiber. Waving
CarbonFiber causes decompose pollutants. Due to swaying of CarbonFiber,
microorganisms absorbed by CarbonFiber decompose pollutants, which then
leads natural water purification. |
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In what way is CarbonFiber different from solid charcoal? |
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Solid charcoal and CarbonFiber are both maked of carbon. Solid charcoal
has a large surface by porous form and adsorbs various things. Those are
often used as filtering media. But if solid charcoal use as a water purification
material, it doesn't persist purification function for a long term. That
is because solid charcoal lose surface due to contaminants and adsorbed
microorganisms. CarbonFiber can keep purification function for a long term,
because microorganisms continuously decompose pollutant by swinging of
CarbonFiber in the water. |
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How long is a useful life span? |
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CarbonFiber can be used for long term if it is kept in a good condition,
because it doesn't deteriorate or rot. Treatment efficiency might decrease
due to covering the surface of CarbonFiber by water quality variation or
secular change. Thus, as a suggestion, it is better to change CarbonFiber
after 3 to 5 years. With reasonable maintenance, it is possible for using
of CarbonFiber for a long time. |
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How can I maintain CarbonFiber? |
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In case a high degree of pollution or sharp water quality variations, surplus
sludge such as contaminants and skeletons of microorganisms stick to CarbonFiber.
That cause to decompose speed to be slow. In this case, please rince CarbonFiber
in water or pull out to clean with watering. Do not scrub CarbonFiber with
a scrubbing brush or give high impacts. |
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In case of recycling, how can I store CarbonFiber? |
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When a CarbonFiber is taken off the water, please keep the CarbonFiber
wet condition. If CarbonFiber is dried with microorganisms and contaminants,
it will be consolidated and not be spread in the water again. Consequently,
effect of purifying water will decline. |
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Does it harm aquatic organisms? |
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CarbonFibers are carbon aggregate (a type of carbon). it is harmless to
aquatic organism. If you put into your body, there is no harm and it naturally
elminated from the body. |
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Why are fish or aquatic organisms increasing by CarbonFiber? |
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Biosonic radiates from CarbonFiber by the energy from sunlight will have
a positive effect on fishes or aquatic organisms. Then bacteria and microorganisms
grow and build good ecosystems. After purification, increasing microorganisms
cause growing phytoplankton and small animals around CarbonFiber. Those
are baited for fishes, then increasing fishes is expected. |
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Is it not good if it doesn't get solar energy? |
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It is all right, if CarbonFiber doesn't directly get solar energy. That
is because solar energy exists as electromagnetic waves. But CarbonFiber
reduces its effect if something such as metal blocks electromagnetic waves. |
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What is artificial seaweed bed? |
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Due to its high bioaffinity, CarbonFiber becomes seaweed bed for aquatic
organism and fishes. Fishes preferably lay eggs on CarbonFiber. Fries use
CarbonFiber as hiding places. Hence, CarbonFiber becomes artificial seaweed
bed, and the artificial seaweed bed leads conservation for biodiversity. |
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Does CarbonFiber affect on aquatic organism? |
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In the water purified by CarbonFiber, sunlight reaches to plants and that
carry on photosynthesis. It helps waterweed and seaweed to grow. CarbonFiber
not only go well with plants, but also seeds expect synergistic effects
of resolving rock-shore denudation and purifying growth plants. |
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Which type of CarbonFiber is better for installation? |
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Tassel type is suitable for water purification. The textile type is suitable
for bottom sediment decomposition. Tassel type CFK-1 or CFK-2 are suitable
for geral purposes because the amount of CarbonFiber is large. For A small
aquarium, CFS-1 is suitable. Since tassel type's fiber comes loose and
thin, CFH-1 is effective for the place of swift current or huge amount
of aeration. CFHK (long) is suitable for sea water areas. |
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How do you install CarbonFiber? |
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Generally, there are several methods such as ■hanging with rope from the
water surface, ■floating with floats from the bottom in the water, ■fixing
with the frame in the water. Each method needs equipments such as rope,
raft, float, and frame. In addition, we are selling the set and unit combining
into those equipments. |
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How do you decide amounts of installation? |
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The amount of CarbonFiber in the purpose of water purification is generally
determined by the weight per the quantity of water. The determinant factors
are water quality, form of the place, the depth, air capacity, water flow,
contact time. Please consult us for optimal design.
In the amount of installation for seaweed bed, the effect is proportionate
to the amount, so please decide the amount according with your budget. |
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Do you have any method which improves the effect of water purification? |
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The water purification speed depends on the installation environment. The
effect of water purification with CarbonFiber is determined by decomposition
with microorganisms attached to CarbonFiber. ■More CarbonFiber is added
to it because effect is proportional to amount of installation. ■ Installing
an aerator for activating microorganisms. ■ Generating water flow in closed
water area to absorb microorganisms. ■Installing cyclical function of water. |
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Are there any notification in the handling of CarbonFiber? |
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CarbonFiber in itself is light, strong and high-technology. Please avoid
manufacturing as possible and do not use it except the intended use. When
dealing with CarbonFiber routine application,"handling Instructions" please read before using it. |
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How can I waste disposal? |
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CarbonFiber water purification materials can be used for a long term, please
think continuing to use or reuse it. By any possibility in case useless,
you will distinguish from burnable and deal as non-burnable or industrial
waste. Waste classification is "waste plastic." If your living
place has local government ordinance then comply with it. Please do not
incinerate disposal because CarbonFiber will not burn completely a general
incinerator. |
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Is it possible to recycle used CarbonFiber? |
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Presently CarbonFiber manufacturer is developing recycle method and establishing
methods for recycle. To reuse it, it is not just disposal by landfill in
the soil, but in the contaminated soil. It will improve the contaminated
soil by the action of adsorbed microorganisms. |
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How do I use CarbonFiber in my country? |
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You can buy it at an agency in a country where has a agency contract. If
there is no agency in your country, you cannot take CarbonFiber out of
Japan without a permit, because CarbonFiber is a restricted import. Hence,
it is necessary to get a permit from Ministry of Economy, so please contact us. |
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Is it possible to deal with business? |
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There is a distributor or a dealership systems. If you want to have business
deal, please contact us |
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