Future directions in the recycling of composite materials

Geraldine Oliveux, Luke O. Dandy, Jean Luc Bailleul, Olivier Mantaux, Gary A. Leeke

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Abstract

Different technologies based on solvolysis were applied to degrade an epoxy resin model and a carbon fibre reinforced RTM6 epoxy resin representative of aerospace applications: CO2-expanded water and generally recognised as safe solvents used neat or in mixture with water. The most efficient solvolysis conditions were then selected to scale up the process and to recover carbon fibres, which were subsequently reused to make new materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th International Conference on Composite Materials
PublisherAalborg University
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2015
Event20th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2015 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration: 19 Jul 201524 Jul 2015

Conference

Conference20th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2015
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityCopenhagen
Period19/07/1524/07/15

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The funding from EPSRC for the EXHUME project (EP/ K026348/ 1) is acknowledged.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2015 International Committee on Composite Materials. All rights reserved.

Keywords

  • Carbon fibres
  • Composites
  • Recycling
  • Thermoset

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • Ceramics and Composites

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