Recent trends in recycling and reusing techniques of different plastic polymers and their composite materials

MY Khalid, ZU Arif, W Ahmed, H Arshad - Sustainable Materials and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The rising environmental concerns caused by the excess use of synthetic materials have
diverted the world's attention towards sustainable materials along with a circular economy …

[HTML][HTML] Recycling of glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite wastes in concrete: A critical review and cost benefit analysis

Y Tao, SA Hadigheh, Y Wei - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
The application of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites has increased substantially in
recent years as a result of need for lighter and stronger materials. Currently, the reuse and/or …

[PDF][PDF] Thermal regeneration and reuse of carbon and glass fibers from waste composites

AV Nistratov, NN Klimenko, IV Pustynnikov, LK Vu - Emerg Sci J, 2022 - scholar.archive.org
This article aims to develop a method for regenerating and reusing carbon and glass fibers
extracted from unrecyclable scraps of carbon plastics, printer parts, and laminating coating …

Review of composite materials and applications

M Bhong, TKH Khan, K Devade, BV Krishna… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
This research seeks to discover and analyze the characteristics of composites that contribute
to their performance improvement. Molding techniques are employed in a variety of …

[HTML][HTML] Optimal sorting and recycling of plastic waste as a renewable energy resource considering economic feasibility and environmental pollution

J Lim, Y Ahn, J Kim - Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2023 - Elsevier
This work suggests an optimal strategy to sort and recycle plastic waste as a renewable
energy resource with maximizing economic feasibility and mitigating environmental …

[HTML][HTML] End-of-life of composite materials in the framework of the circular economy

G Chatziparaskeva, I Papamichael, I Voukkali, P Loizia… - Microplastics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Composite materials constitute an appealing choice in many industrial sectors, due to their
unique composition and characteristics, such as low maintenance requirements, light …

Sustainable transformation of end-of-life wind turbine blades: Advancing clean energy solutions in civil engineering through recycling and upcycling

W Zhang, H Yu, B Yin, A Akbar, KM Liew - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Decommissioning end-of-life wind turbine blades (EoL-WTBs) presents significant waste
management challenges. This comprehensive review explores the recycling of EoL-WTBs …

A review of the fabrication methods and mechanical behavior of continuous thermoplastic polymer fiber–thermoplastic polymer matrix composites

Y Qiao, LD Fring, MR Pallaka… - Polymer …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Thermoplastic polymer fiber–thermoplastic polymer matrix composites (PPCs or PRFPs),
often recognized as self‐reinforced or single polymer composites, are potential candidates …

Wind turbine blade end-of-life options: An economic comparison

P Liu, F Meng, CY Barlow - Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2022 - Elsevier
Global wind energy is developing rapidly, with total installed capacity having increased from
24,332 MW in 2001 to 650,758 MW in 2019. Environmental concerns have been raised over …

[HTML][HTML] Recycling of reinforced glass fibers waste: Current status

RM Gonçalves, A Martinho, JP Oliveira - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
In this paper, a review of the current status and future perspectives for reinforced glass fiber
waste is undertaken, as well as an evaluation of the management hierarchy for these end-of …