Recycling
European project EoLO-HUBs targets wind turbine blade recycling
The 18-member consortium will develop and use green chemistry processes to recycle composite materials and, among others, optimize the dismantling of wind farms through advanced software.
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EuCIA participates in EU-funded REFRESH wind blade recycling project
REFRESH consortium aims to develop, demonstrate a novel system to enable improved recycling of glass fiber-reinforced composites derived from wind turbine dismantling or reblading.
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Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill for turbine blades
A novel chemical process, developed within the CETEC initiative with partners Olin and Stena Recycling, is capable of breaking down epoxy resin to virgin-grade material.
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Isoco, V Frames, Lehvoss introduce recycled, biopolymer composites to bike frames
Bio-based, performance-optimized composite materials promote more lightweight, stiff and impact resistant E-bike frames and components.
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Recycling end-of-life composite parts: New methods, markets
From infrastructure solutions to consumer products, Polish recycler Anmet and Netherlands-based researchers are developing new methods for repurposing wind turbine blades and other composite parts.
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Fujitsu, Teijin start joint trials to promote value of recycled carbon fiber
Three-month trials with German bicycle manufacturers will lead to new platform implementation to promote use of recycled materials, enable emissions tracing/management.
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Asahi Kasei collaborates on continuous carbon fiber reclamation development
Inexpensive, closed-loop recycling system employs electrolyzed sulfuric acid to cleanly separate the fiber from the resin.
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REGEN Fiber launches eco-friendly wind blade recycling process
REGEN Fiber’s sustainable recycling process keeps wind blades out of landfills by converting them into raw materials for use in asphalt, composite products and more.
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EU-funded GENEX project to develop digital twin framework for aircraft lifecycle tracking
Novel digital framework to enable holistic and comprehensive data capture through the entire aircraft lifecycle, supporting composite component/structure manufacture optimization and maintenance.
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The state of recycled carbon fiber
As the need for carbon fiber rises, can recycling fill the gap?
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