# Mars Materials and NC State Validate Hoigen-C

Mars Materials and North Carolina State University report that Hoigen-C, a carbon-fiber precursor made domestically from captured industrial pollution, can be converted and spun on standard commercial equipment. Testing reported by NC State found tensile-strength and modulus targets in line with industry-standard PAN precursors, suggesting a potential U.S. supply-chain alternative for defense and other advanced-composites applications, without requiring manufacturers to replace their existing equipment. Mars Materials is presenting the material at Carbon Fiber 2026 in Huntsville, November 11–12, 2026.

- Contractors and manufacturers may assess Hoigen-C’s technical data and material-qualification needs for relevant composites applications; the reported performance targets do not by themselves establish procurement qualification or adoption.
- The ability to use standard equipment could reduce the need for production-line changes if the material meets end-user specifications, making it relevant to suppliers evaluating domestic precursor sources.
- Carbon Fiber 2026 is taking place November 11–12 in Huntsville. Industry stakeholders can engage with Mars Materials during the conference; inquiries can be directed to aaron@marsmaterials.tech.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- North Carolina State University (NC State)

### Vendors
- Mars Materials, Inc. PBC ()

### Key Quotes
> In performance testing, the fiber achieved tensile strength and modulus targets in-line with industry-standard PAN precursors, proving companies can use it as a true drop-in replacement without buying new equipment or having to make changes to their operations.
> — Dr. Ericka Ford, Associate Professor, North Carolina State University Wilson College of Textiles

### Sources
- [Mars Materials and North Carolina State University Announce](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/11/10/3399749/0/en/mars-materials-and-north-carolina-state-university-announce-breakthrough-in-carbon-fiber-precursor-to-solve-supply-chain-vulnerability.html) - GlobeNewswire