Closed Loop Recycling of Composite Waste Streams into High Performance Aligned Short Fiber Composites

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Abstract:

The technical objectives of this project are listed below: Global market for carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) was less than 20,000 tons annually in 2020 and grew to 140,000 tons in the early 2020s. Reducing CF waste with its high embodied energy through recycling is energy-efficient. Our approach demonstrates closed loop recycling of DoD relevant composite materials, scrap reduction and fabrication of complex part geometries with the TuFF technology. This reduces waste and lifecycle costs associated with the manufacturing of DoD systems.

Author(s):
Heider, Dirk ; Deitzel, Joseph ; Yarlagadda, Shridhar
Author Organization(s):
DELAWARE UNIV NEWARK
Funding Organization(s):
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (ENERGY ENVIRONMENT AND, WASHINGTON DC, DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Briefing Charts
Publication Date:
2023 Jul 31
Pagination:
19

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release.
Copyright: Not Copyrighted

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Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Contract Number(s):
20-P-0075
Project Number(s):
Subject Terms
Keyword(s):
emissions and waste reduction, Closed Loop Recycling, cfrp(carbon fiber reinforced plastics), tuff, tga, cf(Carbon fiber)
Subject Categories:
Materials
Creation Date:
2024 Apr 23
Update Date:
2024 Apr 23