No on the carbon fiber. It is inert. Use it like it were wood or fiberglass. The only thing that is important is the kind of binder (resin) you use. It must me compatible with the carbon format (linear or fabric) and it should be allowed to set (cure) at the manufacturer's recommended temperature. Some do need an oven and higher temperatures. But most modern epoxies set at room temperature just fine. The list of agents is too long for me to type here. West Systems will work with all carbon products even though it's most often used in wood work and wooden boats.

It's been a few years since I used WEST SYSTEMS, but when I did, they only had one base epoxy with several different catalysts for different ambient temperature ranges. One was for temps around 75 F, another was called "Tropical" and it was a slower hardening catalyst for use in the tropics, or for a longer pot time. I think there was one other but I can't remember its purpose. A guy could do all that was needed to be done with the standard hardner and the slower "Tropical".

It's always a good idea when playing with resins for the first time to make up a test batch and get a feel for how it "sets up". Spread some on a little bit of carbon fiber or glass cloth. Glue some pieces of wood together with it. Thicken some with glass beads or micro-fibers. Get a feel for it. Making things out of wood and fiberglass is addictive.

P.S. Standard WEST SYSTEMS hardener has about a ten minute pot life. Less if it is above 80 F. Tropical extends the pot life to about 2 hours at 80 F. Both hardners set up faster as the temp goes up. At 95 F and above I used to leave the shop and go drink beer instead. Everything happens too fast.