Teijin develops thermosetting carbon fiber-reinforced plastic: combining self-healing functionality with recyclability

Tokyo, July 21, 2026: Teijin Limited announced today that it has developed a thermosetting, long carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) that combines a heat-activated self-healing function with high recyclability, while offering...

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