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Composite materials are engineered combinations of two or more distinct materials, merging their individual properties to create a new material with enhanced characteristics. Typically composed of a reinforcing phase (like fibers or particles) embedded within a matrix (often a polymer, metal, or ceramic), composites leverage the strengths of each component to achieve superior strength, stiffness, lightness, or other desirable attributes. Their versatility extends across industries, from aerospace and automotive to construction and sports equipment, where their tailored design and exceptional properties offer solutions for high-performance applications.
Recycling in composites manufacturing is an evolving endeavor aimed at addressing sustainability challenges. Unlike traditional materials, composites often pose recycling complexities due to their multi-component nature. However, innovative techniques are emerging to tackle this issue. Methods like pyrolysis, mechanical recycling, and chemical processes are being developed to efficiently recover valuable components from composite waste, such as fibers or matrix materials.
Carbon fiber is a high-performance reinforcement widely employed in composite materials due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and stiffness. Composed of thin strands of carbon atoms, these fibers are renowned for their incredible durability and resistance to various environmental factors. In composite applications, carbon fiber offers outstanding structural support while remaining lightweight, making it a preferred choice in aerospace, automotive, and sports equipment.
Reinforcements in composites are crucial elements that fortify the overall structure by providing strength, stiffness, and tailored properties to the material. Typically in the form of fibers, such as carbon, glass, or aramid, these reinforcements are strategically embedded within a matrix material, often a polymer, to create composite materials. The choice of reinforcement dictates the final characteristics of the composite, with each type offering distinct advantages: carbon fibers for high strength and stiffness, glass fibers for cost-effectiveness and corrosion resistance, and aramid fibers for exceptional impact resistance.
The European research consortium is holistically exploring the process’ improvement and commercialization for more energy-efficient, affordable materials manufacturing.
CAMX 2025: Work with Carbon Fiber Conversions, a supplier and a strategic partner, to transform carbon fiber waste into a valuable resource, strengthening both business and sustainability credentials.
CAMX 2025: Teijin Carbon America is highlighting its presence in the U.S. market with Tenax Next HTS45 E23 24K, Tenax Next R2S P513 6-mm and Tenax IMS65 E23 36K technologies.
Northrop Grumman subsidiary part of Digital Pathfinder development of stealth aircraft with wings using continuous carbon fiber additive manufacturing and determinate assembly.
The lineup for this year’s Carbon Fiber conference in Wichita, Kansas, centers around high rate, scalability and other current industry trends, all targeted through carefully curated presentations, panels, receptions and local tours.
Research shows that hot acetic acid cleaves all key bonds within epoxy-amine resins and stabilizes polymer chemical components, making it an effective EOL recycling process for carbon fiber and beyond.
Project goals adapted filament winding to properly integrate optical and carbon fiber sensors and meet technical requirements, resulting in a verified, simplified process for smart composite structures at reduced cost.
Carbon ThreeSixty’s rCF stitched deltoid noodles and TFP process will contribute to the £12 million program’s wingtip demonstrator and optimized composite flap.
Up to $6 million in secured funding will address the company’s goals to turn wind blades into valuable second-use materials.
Accreditation for nonmetallic materials manufacturing and testing builds access to new markets, customer segments like aerospace.
