Sustainability

Sustainability

Precision pyrolysis: Controlled, heat-based composites recycling for higher material properties

Japan-based Fuji Design’s recycling technology involves controlled, cyclical heating and cooling for higher-performance fiber reclamation. New partnership with Teijin Ltd. aims to scale up and commercialize the technology.

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Sustainability

ACMA announces Climate Impact Project for composites industry

To prepare a more systematic approach to respond to new ESG goals, the project will assess and develop new tools and resources to further industry education.

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Sustainability

EconCore, Flaxco reveal flax fiber-reinforced thermoplastic honeycomb panels

Natural fiber sandwich panels are expected to replace those made from glass and carbon fiber, offering enhanced rigidity and sustainability for applications in automotive and sporting good markets.

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Aerospace

Australian hypersonic UAV project awarded $2.95 million federal funding

The DART CMP will be a hydrogen-powered, reusable, hypersonic unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using newly developed ceramic matrix composites (CMC).

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Sustainability

Armacell launches EPD-compliant ArmaPET Eco50 for energy-efficient construction

Armacell introduces a novel, low-density structural insulating foam based on 100% recycled PET, with improved life-cycle costs and carbon footprint.

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Sustainability

First edition handbook addresses sustainable composites for additive manufacturing

“Handbook of Sustainable Polymers for Additive Manufacturing,” authored by Boeing AM lead, Antonio Paesano, PhD, highlights up-to-date information and data of actual commercial materials.

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Pressure Vessels

ZEBRA project launched to develop first 100% recyclable wind turbine blades

A cross-sector consortium has been brought together to demonstrate the relevance of thermoplastic wind turbine blades, with an eco-design approach to facilitate recycling.

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Sustainability

Conagen develops high-performing debondable adhesives

Sustainable hot melt adhesives aim to resolve traditional hurdles in bonding.

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Sustainability

Decathlon selects GreenPoxy bio-resin for latest sustainable wakeboards

The sports equipment giant combines GreenPoxy 33 with FSC-accredited wood cores and monitors all ecological impacts of the manufacturing process, keeping the environment at the heart of its newest designs.

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Aerospace

Cecence, NCC and Gen 2 Carbon develop sustainable airplane seatback

Conducted life cycle analyses found significant benefits using recycled carbon fiber, with an 84% reduction in carbon emissions.

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