Recycling
U.K. team successfully recycles reclaimed continuous carbon fibers from pressure tanks
The U.K.’s NCC with partners B&M Longworth and Cygnet Texkimp achieve continuous carbon fiber recovery in a significant first step to deliver sustainable composite pressure vessels for the hydrogen market.
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Voith Composites, V-Carbon to develop closed-loop solution for CFRP used in hydrogen tanks
The Voith Composites and V-Carbon partnership will accelerate growth in sustainability by enabling the reuse and a second life for carbon fiber in the pressure vessels market.
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Boston Materials expands into hydrogen fuel cells market with ZRT lightweight bipolar plates
In collaboration with Arkema, Boston Materials introduces its high-performance, recyclable material for boosting fuel cell performance and lowering costs.
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Cygnet Texkimp launches DEECOM composites recycling solution at JEC World 2022
The company is launching B&M Longworth’s patented DEECOM waste recycling process at JEC World, used in combination with Cygnet Texkimp’s fiber-handling technologies.
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Trex Company, CNG announce top U.S. schools for annual recycling challenge
Composite decking manufacturer and specialty polyethylene film producer reward students for actively engaging in upcycling program.
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Athletic shoe developed with repurposed thermoplastic waste
Manufactured via a single-step molding process, Decathlon’s Traxium Compressor soccer cleats propel the sporting goods market toward more recyclable solutions.
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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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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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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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Avient launches reclaimed nylon-based long fiber composites
The post-consumer recycled nylon 6 material is reclaimed from end-of-life fishing nets, reducing ocean-bound plastic waste while fostering material deployment for demanding environments.
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