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 …

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 energy sector contributes significantly to the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) due
to the use of fossil fuels which leads to climate change problems. Worldwide, there is a shift …

The skin/core interphase area of sandwich composites is considered a shortcoming owing to
its low debonding toughness. To address this issue, it is essential to establish an …

The recycling of glass fibre thermoset composites in general and of wind turbine blades in
particular has been investigated for many years but still remains challenging. In order to …

Carbon fibre reinforced composites (CFRC) continue to play a key role in the growth and
development of many weight sensitive industries. However, their proliferation has raised …

Wind is a clean, efficient, fastest-growing, renewable energy source, which is extensively
applied for power generation. The expected design lifetime of a wind turbine lies between …

The growing use of carbon and glass fibres has increased awareness about their waste
disposal methods. Tonnes of composite waste containing valuable carbon fibres and glass …

To develop siloxane-containing vitrimers with fast dynamic characteristics, different
mechanistic pathways have been investigated using a range of catalysts. In particular, one …

BACKGROUND A growing global population and an increasing demand for energy services
are expected to result in substantially greater deployment of clean energy sources. Wind …