Retain Strength of Recycled Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics
Retain Strength of Recycled Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics
Closed-loop Recycling of Fibre-reinforced Plastic Composites
Tags: The University of Sydney, Australia, Energy & Environment, Industrial Automation & Manufacturing
Carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) lose strength upon recycling due to misaligned fibres. A hydromagnetic fibre alignment machine (HMFAM) has been developed to realign recycled fibres. This process allows for control over the fibre characteristics, achieving up to 60% fibre volume. Re-manufactured composites retain up to 50% of the original strength. The technology promises new applications in various industries, such as for wind turbine, automotive, aerospace, sporting equipment, mining and defense parts.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Pending; Device; Material
TRL: 8 - product is ready for commercial scale up
Industry or Tech Area: Plastic Waste & Recycling; Manufacturing Technology
