Recycling
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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Teijin to partner with Fuji Design in carbon fiber recycling
New business structure will incorporate Fuji Design’s proprietary, low environmental impact “precision pyrolysis” technology to produce high-quality carbon fiber from used CFRP for commercialization.
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Pressurized steam-based composites recycling for full fiber reclamation
Longworth’s DEECOM process for composites recycling claims to produce intact fiber and resin reclamation with near-virgin properties.
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Sustainability program leverages Arkema's Elium resin for fully recyclable fiberglass boat
Brunswick Corp. and fiberglass boat manufacturer Boston Whaler expect the composite hull and structural components to be fully recyclable, reducing disposable material and virgin raw material sourcing.
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Covestro’s recycled thermoplastic resins support circular economy for electronics
Cooperation with smartphone manufacturer, Fairphone, includes use of partly and fully recycled TPU and polycarbonate resins, including glass fiber-reinforced grades.
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Blue Canyon II Wind Farm repower completed, required recycling of decommissioned composites turbine blades
Nacelle replaced for 84 turbines and 39-meter V80 blades replaced with 54-meter V110 blades.
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FITS Air thermoplastic sandwich panels enable low-cost, low-weight, sustainable aircraft interiors
FITS Air and FITS Base sandwich panels provide alternative material avenues for aerospace and other industries, including low weight, low part production cost, thermoformability and recyclability.
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Re-Wind Network successfully installs repurposed wind blade pedestrian bridge
The Ireland-based, five-meter-long BladeBridge solution has undergone extensive materials and mechanical testing to ensure application suitability.
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Airbus and partners to establish aircraft lifecycle center in China
Facility will offer sustainable solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of aircraft, including maintenance, conversions, dismantling and recycling.
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Auburn University make strides in advancing bio-based polymers and fibers for 3D-printed home construction
Interdisciplinary project utilizes biomaterial waste for sustainable composites development to produce resilient buildings with a low carbon footprint.
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