The development of novel strategies for recycling and reusing fiber composites is driven by
various environmental and economic factors. Recycling materials mean that materials are …

The wind power industry is a fast growing, global consumer of glass fiber-reinforced plastics
(GFRP) composites, which correlates with the industry's rapid growth in recent years …

Thermoplastic resin systems have long been discussed for use in large-scale composite
parts but have yet to be exploited by the energy industry. The use of these resins versus their …

Composite materials are used in a wide range of applications such as automotive,
aerospace and renewable energy industries. But they have not been properly recycled, due …

The rapid increase in the application of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites in the
fabrication and development of modern industrial products is attributed to their lightweight …

Composite materials, in particular fibre reinforced polymers, present a challenge when
reaching their end of life. Current recycling processes are unable to capture the high-end …

To meet the increasing energy demand, renewable energy is considered the best option. Its
patronage is being encouraged by both the research and industrial community. The main …

Large number of wind turbines which have been installed by the wind energy industry in the
last three decades will become scrap in near future. Wind turbine blades are the most …

Wind energy installations are increasing rapidly and so is their end-of-life waste. Wind
turbine blades consist primarily of glass fibers and are usually landfilled. Given the …

Wind power is rapidly expanding worldwide, and so is the installation of wind turbines. The
concept of wind power as a clean-energy alternative will be questioned if the waste from …