Sustainability
Joint project to chemically recycle PA66 polymers using microwaves
Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical collaborate to commercialize a more sustainable manufacturing process to recycle PA66 using PlaWave microwave technology, and eventually also recycle polymers with fiber reinforcement.
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Thomas Tison, nlcomp head biocomposite ecoFoiler development
The fully recyclable, 3.80-meter foiling dingy concept, as demoed at JEC World 2023, sets the bar for watercraft that are accessible to a broad spectrum of sailors.
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Report finds US offshore wind will continue on upward trajectory
Research from Renewables Consulting Group, as reported by NA Wind Power, finds the U.S. offshore wind market has moved into the construction phase for large-scale projects.
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SHD, Lineat signs terms for sustainable carbon fiber composites
Alignment of “recycled” and waste carbon fiber material via a patented manufacturing technology process will encourage more sustainable, circular composite materials development.
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Future Materials Group report addresses advanced materials and climate change
Report analyzes sustainability strategy development, the role of carbon fiber in the global energy transition, and profitability challenges faced by wind OEMs.
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ELIOT Project finds solvolysis best method for aerospace biocomposites recycling
Aimplas and TNO study analyzed 12 methods for six different biocomposites. Solvolysis and pyrolysis proved the two most promising alternatives tested in large-scale production at a pilot plant.
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JEC World 2023 exhibit preview: Xenia Materials
The company is launching Xegreen, a product family of thermoplastic materials made from recycled fibers.
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Robotized system makes overmolding mobile, flexible
Anybrid’s ROBIN demonstrates inline/offline functionalization of profiles, 3D-printed panels and bio-based materials for more efficient, sustainable composite parts.
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DIAB commits to circular business model
Diab uses recycled raw materials to make core materials; Diab customers can use such products with recycled content to help lower their carbon footprint and Diab assists in reusing its products at end of life.
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Aluula, University of British Columbia develop recycling process for UHMWPE fiber composites
The researchers have developed high-strength molded panels made from recycled materials.
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