Recycling
IIT Mandi researchers use microwaves, eco-friendly chemicals to recover glass fibers
Development of a rapid, sustainable microwave-assisted chemical recycling process targets decommissioned wind turbine blades, promotes decreased landfill disposal.
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Thermoset-thermoplastic joining, natural fibers enable sustainability-focused brake cover
Award-winning motorcycle brake disc cover showcases potential for KTM Technologies’ Conexus joining technology and flax fiber composites.
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€34 million Series A advances Fairmat composite materials recycling goals
The company’s plans for the funds include accelerating the deployment of its robotized industrial capabilities to recycle carbon fiber, expanding internationally and entering new verticals with its sustainability solutions.
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Cygnet Texkimp, Longworth and NCC earn Composites UK 2022 Industry award
“Innovation in Materials” award recognizes successful continuous fiber reclamation and reuse for a composite hydrogen tank.
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Fairmat inaugurates Bouguenais carbon fiber recycling facility
Automated, industralized recycling of more than 3,500 ton of carbon fiber waste/per year in France, with expansion into the U.S. planned for 2023.
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TNO research offers circularity solution for discarded wind turbine blades
Thermochemical method involving pyrolysis extracts fibers, which can then be reprocessed as thermoplastic composites for various recyclable products.
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Faurecia advances biocomposites, recyclability, reduced CO2 and sustainability in automotive
Efforts include advancing NAFILean materials family in weight reduction and sustainability, as well as new Sustainable Materials division and R&D Center.
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Carbon Fiber Recycling now accepts carbon fiber bobbin waste
Carbon Fiber Recycling is capable of processing depleted carbon fiber bobbins, provides opportunities for manufacturers looking to recycle 100% of their waste stream.
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IMDEA Materials Institute introduces novel recyclable sandwich structure composites
A new generation of sustainable composite materials with flame-retardant properties currently being developed also offer improved performance and designability.
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Siemens Gamesa brings RecyclableBlade to onshore wind power projects
Recyclable wind blade is already installed and in full operation at offshore projects, leading Siemens Gamesa toward its goal to produce fully recyclable wind turbines by 2040.
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