Recycling

Recycling 21 Jul 2023

UAMMI white paper addresses composites recycling in Utah

Foundational research discusses the current carbon fiber recycling landscape in Utah, and evaluates potential strategies and policies that could enhance this sustainable practice in the region.

Recycling 17 Jul 2023

Recycling hydrogen tanks to produce automotive structural components

Voith Composites and partners develop recycling solutions for hydrogen storage tanks and manufacturing methods to produce automotive parts from the recycled materials.

Recycling 7 Jul 2023

University of Sydney develops recycling method for composite waste

With 840,000 tonnes of composites waste looming on the horizon, Australian researchers have discovered a recycling approach with increased material recovery and improved energy efficiency.

Recycling 7 Jul 2023

European associations seek to up-scale cement coprocessing for composites

Industry partners call on policymakers to support the recycling process in the EU for end-of-life composite materials, facilitate further decarbonization and circularity.

Thermoplastics 3 Jul 2023

Fraunhofer IPT achieves CFRTP tape recycling from H2 tanks

A novel recycling approach uses a peeling process to recover thermoplastic UD tapes from hydrogen pressure vessels, cites 90% of mechanical properties are maintained.

Carbon Fibers 23 Jun 2023

Fairmat signs long-term contract with Dassault Aviation for composite offcuts

The collection and recycling of carbon fiber scrap from the aerospace/defense company matures Fairmat’s plans to grow its international footprint in composites recycling.

Wind/Energy 9 Jun 2023

Ørsted, Vestas partnership commits to net-zero wind farms

Procurement and installation of low-carbon steel towers, and upscaling of Vestas’ composite blade recycling process, aims to engage ongoing demand and solutions for these technologies in the wind industry.