Recycling

Wind/Energy 28 Nov 2022

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.

Materials Testing 25 Nov 2022

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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Recycling 22 Nov 2022

€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.

Recycling 16 Nov 2022

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.

Sustainability 8 Nov 2022

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.

Pressure Vessels 21 Oct 2022

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.

Recycling 21 Oct 2022

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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