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Composite materials are engineered combinations of two or more distinct materials, merging their individual properties to create a new material with enhanced characteristics. Typically composed of a reinforcing phase (like fibers or particles) embedded within a matrix (often a polymer, metal, or ceramic), composites leverage the strengths of each component to achieve superior strength, stiffness, lightness, or other desirable attributes. Their versatility extends across industries, from aerospace and automotive to construction and sports equipment, where their tailored design and exceptional properties offer solutions for high-performance applications.
Recycling in composites manufacturing is an evolving endeavor aimed at addressing sustainability challenges. Unlike traditional materials, composites often pose recycling complexities due to their multi-component nature. However, innovative techniques are emerging to tackle this issue. Methods like pyrolysis, mechanical recycling, and chemical processes are being developed to efficiently recover valuable components from composite waste, such as fibers or matrix materials.
MISIS University and Skoltech scientists develop a method to obtain carbon fiber-reinforced polyethersulfone composite materials for aviation with adjustable properties.
Vartega’s Andrew Maxey discusses carbon fiber waste, carbon fiber recovery, and the still-growing market for recovered fibers.
Suppliers, fabricators and OEMs across the composite wind blade supply chain ramp up existing technologies, develop better reclamation methods and design more recyclable wind blades.
Graphene-enhanced polymeric resin masterbatch formulas for polyethylene and polypropylene were created in Brazil, with consideration for carbon, glass and aramid fiber-reinforced masterbatches in future.
Carbon Conversions and Dell explore new recycled carbon fiber material combination with Latitude 7300 laptop cover.
Eight aircraft since 2010 have demonstrated new technologies to reduce noise, improve efficiency and minimize aviation’s environmental footprint, with potential impacts for future wings, interiors, engine nacelles and vertical tail design.
The platform aims to enhance the environmental value of recycled FRP materials for manufacturers through life cycle assessment calculations and more reliable information management.
The KO-Z Sport Low Wool Carbon footwear features an Xponent midsole with carbon fiber plate layered between upcycled EVA foam for a “fast-casual” shoe selection.
Shocker Composites and R&M International are developing a supply chain for recycled CF with zero knockdown vs. virgin fiber, lower cost and, eventually, lengths delivering structural properties close to continuous fiber.
Development part of €3M CRIMSON project to advance tidal energy for clean electricity.
